Applying for Permanent Residency as a Highly Skilled Professional: Special Provisions (3 Years with 70 Points, 1 Year with 80 Points) and Key Points to Note in the 2026 Revised Guidelines
We provide a clear explanation of the special provision allowing applicants to apply for permanent residency after residing in Japan for three years with a score of 70 or higher under the Highly Skilled Professional Points System, or for one year with a score of 80 or higher. We cover who is eligible, the required documentation, the changes in the Permanent Residency Guidelines revised in October 2026, and when these changes take effect.
