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PR after Study in Japan
The usual route is: change of status to a work visa with a job offer, designated Activities status for job hunting and permanent residence (faster under the Highly Skilled Professional points system). Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
- Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer
- Designated Activities status for job hunting
- Program selection
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PR after Study in Japan
The usual route is: change of status to a work visa with a job offer, designated Activities status for job hunting and permanent residence (faster under the Highly Skilled Professional points system). Rules change often, so plan with the latest official guidance.
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Official sources: Study in Japan (JASSO)
Japan at a glance
- Work during study
- Up to 28 hours a week with permission; 40 hours in long vacations
- Minimum pay
- Minimum wages set by each prefecture (Tokyo is the highest)
- After graduation
- Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status
- Longer term
- Designated Activities status for job hunting; Permanent residence (faster under the Highly Skilled Professional points system)
Pathway
Typical route from student to settlement in Japan
- 01
Stage 1
Change of status to a work visa with a job offer
- 02
Stage 2
Designated Activities status for job hunting
- 03
Stage 3
Permanent residence (faster under the Highly Skilled Professional points system)
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What helps
Local experience
Skilled work in the country counts in most points systems.
Language
Local-language skills matter outside English-speaking countries.
Clean record
Follow every visa condition, including work-hour limits.
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Up to 28 hours a week with permission; 40 hours in long vacations
Minimum wages set by each prefecture (Tokyo is the highest)
Graduates can change to a work visa with a job offer, or a job-hunting designated activities status
Possible routes: Change of status to a work visa with a job offer, Designated Activities status for job hunting and Permanent residence (faster under the Highly Skilled Professional points system).
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