Japan visa types
Explore Japan visa categories — work, study, family, visit, and more. Compare options, check requirements, and find the right visa for your situation.
18 visa types across 7 categories
Every visa type has different requirements, timelines, and eligibility rules. Browse visa guides by category to understand which option fits your situation. Each listing covers key requirements, processing times, and links to official sources so you can compare pathways with confidence.
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Work visas
Highly Skilled Professional guide for Japan.
Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services guide for Japan.
Specified Skilled Worker (i) guide for Japan.
Specified Skilled Worker (ii) guide for Japan.
Intra-company Transferee guide for Japan.
Technical Intern Training guide for Japan.
Working Holiday Visa guide for Japan.
Designated Activities guide for Japan.
Study visas
Family visas
Spouse or Child of Japanese National guide for Japan.
Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident guide for Japan.
Residency & green cards
Long-term Resident guide for Japan.
Permanent Residence guide for Japan.
Other
Short-Term Stay Visa guide for Japan.
Business Manager guide for Japan.
Japanese Citizenship (Naturalization) guide for Japan.
Startup Visa guide for Japan.
Tips for choosing a visa type
- Match your purpose of travel to the right visa category before comparing options.
- Check official processing times — they vary by visa type and location.
- Review required documents early; some visas need employer or school sponsorship.
- Understand the difference between nonimmigrant (temporary) and immigrant (permanent) visas.
- Use official government sources to verify eligibility — VisaMind provides guidance, not legal advice.
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