Two New Visas for Highly Skilled Professionals in Japan

TLDRJapan has introduced two new visas, J Skip and J Find, for highly skilled professionals. These visas offer benefits such as eligibility for permanent residency after just one year, priority lanes at airports, and the ability for the visa holder's spouse to apply as well. No job offer is required to apply for these visas.

Key insights

Japan has introduced two new visas, J Skip and J Find, for highly skilled professionals.

👍These visas offer benefits such as eligibility for permanent residency after just one year.

✈️Visa holders can use priority lanes at Japanese airports.

🤝The visa holder's spouse can also apply for a visa.

💼These visas allow for full-time employment in Japan without a job offer.

Q&A

What are the requirements for J Skip and J Find visas?

The requirements may vary, but generally, applicants need to have a high level of expertise in their field, a university degree or equivalent, and a job offer or plan for employment in Japan.

How long does it take to get permanent residency in Japan?

With the J Skip visa, permanent residency can be applied for after just one year of living in Japan.

Can the visa holder's spouse apply for a visa?

Yes, the spouse of the visa holder can also apply for a visa.

Are there any advantages for J Skip visa holders at airports?

Yes, J Skip visa holders can use priority lanes at Japanese airports.

Can I work full-time in Japan on these visas without a job offer?

Yes, these visas allow for full-time employment in Japan without a job offer.

Timestamped Summary

00:11Japan has introduced two new visas, J Skip and J Find, for highly skilled professionals.

01:08Visa holders may be eligible for permanent residency after just one year.

02:00They can also use priority lanes at Japanese airports.

02:49The spouse of the visa holder can apply for a visa as well.

03:33These visas allow for full-time employment in Japan without a job offer.

04:00Requirements for the visas include a high level of expertise, a university degree or equivalent, and a job offer or employment plan.

04:53Permanent residency can be applied for after just one year of living in Japan with the J Skip visa.

05:29J Skip visa holders can use priority lanes at Japanese airports.

05:58Yes, the spouse of the visa holder can apply for a visa as well.

06:15These visas allow for full-time employment in Japan without a job offer.