Japan HSP Visa Points Calculator & Document Checklist
Calculate your Highly Skilled Professional visa points in real time, get a personalized document checklist, and explore expert guides — all free, instant, and 100% private in your browser.
What is HSP?
Highly Skilled Professional (HSP)
A points-based status for highly skilled foreign workers. At least 70 points and the applicable activity requirements are needed. Potential PR residence exceptions are 3 years at 70+ points or 1 year at 80+, subject to other conditions.
Academic Research
Researchers, university professors, and academic professionals
Specialized / Technical
Engineers, IT professionals, designers, and other specialized workers
Business Management
Executives, business managers, and entrepreneurs
How It Works
Fill Out the Form
Select your education, work experience, income bracket, age, and bonus items — all with simple click-to-select options.
See Your Score in Real Time
Watch your HSP points update instantly as you make selections. A sticky score bar shows your total, qualification status, and progress toward the 70- and 80-point thresholds.
Get Your Document Checklist
Review a personalized list of points evidence and additional application requirements, with links to official sources.