Points Calculation Table - immi-moj.go.jp

1 Up to29 years of age30-34 years of age35-39 years of age40 years of age or above404040403535353530303030252525 2025202020 1515201515 10101510 5 51050404040 3010102010151510105525 20105* In the field of advanced academic research activities, 25 pointswill be awarded in cases where the applicant comes under twoor more of the record of research papers(limited to those for which theapplicant is the correspondingauthor), which appeared in anacademic magazine registeredin an academic research paperdatabase used by Japanesenational organizations: 3papers or moreFor items other than the above: incases where the applicant submitsa research record equivalent to theabove items (such as a record ofwinning a distinguished award),the Minister of Justice willdetermine whether to give pointsto the applicant on a case-by-casebasis, after listening to theopinions of the heads of therelevant administrative of LevelN2 of the Japanese LanguageProficiency Test (See Note 5)(excluding Points acquiredthrough Bonus Points 7 or 8)Bonus Point 10 Bonus Point 6 Graduation from a university separatelyspecified by the Minister of Justice in apublic noticeAcquisition of LevelN1 of the Japanese Language ProficiencyTest (See Note 4), or a person whograduated from a foreign universityhaving majored in Japanese language.

2 (Note 1) Limited to practical experience pertaining to the workwhich the applicant intends to engage in.(Note 2) *1 Annual amount of remuneration from the principalaccepting organization.*2 In the case of transfer from an overseas institution, includingthe annual amount of remuneration received from suchinstitution.*3 Bonuses are also included in the annual income.(Note 3) An additional 10 Points will be awarded in cases wherethe organization employing the applicant is a small or medium-sized enterprise.(Note 4) Including applicants with equivalent proficiency whichwas certified through testing (for example, a score of 480 ormore in the Business Japanese Language Proficiency (BJT)Test).(Note 5) Including applicants with equivalent proficiency whichwas certified through testing (for example, a score of 400 ormore in the Business Japanese Language Proficiency (BJT)Test).(Note 6) In the case of the training in a Japanese institution ofhigher education , excluding Points acquired through BonusPoints 7.

3 (Note 7) An additional 5 Points will be awarded in cases wherethe applicant is the holder of a professional degree in businessmanagement (MBA, MOT).20 Bonus Point 2(Position)Bonus Point 410 Acquisition of LevelN2 of the Japanese LanguageProficiency Test (See Note 5)(excluding Points acquiredthrough Bonus Points 7 or 8)1010 Work for an organization which receivesfinancial support measures (measuresprovided for separately in a publicnotice) for the promotion of innovation(See Note 3).1515 Work on an advanced project ina growth field (limited to theproject recognized by theMinister of Justice)Work on an advanced project ina growth field (limited to theproject recognized by theMinister of Justice)1010152015 Holder of a foreignqualification, etc. related to theworkHolder of a foreignqualification, etc. related to thework55 Representative director orrepresentative executive officerDirector or executive officerFor further details, refer to.

4 152015 Bonus Point 7 Acquisition of a degreefrom a Japanese institution ofhigher education10 Acquisition of a degreefrom a Japanese institution ofhigher education10 Bonus Point 37 years or moreHolder of a foreignqualification, etc. related to theworkAcquisition of LevelN1 of the Japanese Language ProficiencyTest (See Note 4), or a person whograduated from a foreign universityhaving majored in Japanese Salary(See Note 2)The lower limit of the annualsalary to which Points areawarded, will differ dependingon the age group. For furtherdetails, refer to .The lower limit of the annualsalary to which Points areawarded, will differ dependingon the age group. For furtherdetails, refer to .5 years or more3 years or moreAgeProfessionalCareer(PracticalExper ience) (See Note 1)Between 30 and 34 years of ageBetween 30 and 34 years of ageBetween 35 and 39 years of ageBetween 35 and 39 years of ageWork for an organization which receivesfinancial support measures (measuresprovided for separately in a publicnotice) for the promotion of innovation(See Note 3).

5 10 Bonus Point 1(ResearchAchievements)Up to 29 years of age5 Holder of a doctor s degree(excluding professional degrees)Holder of a master s degree(including professional degrees)(See Note 7)Holder of a bachelor s degree oracquisition of an educationequivalent thereto (excludingholders of a doctor s degree ormaster s degree)Holder of a bachelor s degree oracquisition of an educationequivalent thereto (excludingholders of a doctor s degree ormaster s degree)1010302010 Graduation from a university separatelyspecified by the Minister of Justice in apublic noticeGraduation from a university separatelyspecified by the Minister of Justice in apublic notice1010Up to 29 years of ageWork on an advanced project ina growth field (limited to theproject recognized by theMinister of Justice)Acquisition of LevelN1 of the Japanese Language ProficiencyTest (See Note 4), or a person whograduated from a foreign universityhaving majored in Japanese of LevelN2 of the Japanese LanguageProficiency Test (See Note 5)(excluding Points acquiredthrough Bonus Points 7 or 8)Bonus Point 9 Bonus Point 8 Bonus Point 13 Investment of 100 million yen ormore in the business the personmanages10 Bonus Point 115 Research Achievements *Record of engaging inresearch using a grant fundedby a public agency prior toentry into Japan 3 items ormoreHolder of a doctor s degree or amaster s degree (See Note 7)20 Bonus Point 12 Completion of the trainingseparately specified by the Ministerof Justice in a public notice (SeeNote 6)Completion of the trainingseparately specified by the Ministerof Justice in a public notice (SeeNote 6)Completion of the trainingseparately specified by the Ministerof Justice in a public notice (SeeNote 6)

6 555 Holder of a Japanese nationalqualification related to the work(5 Points per qualification)10 Acquisition of a degreefrom a Japanese institution ofhigher educationBonus Point 5 Employed by a small or medium-sizedenterprise whose experiment andresearch expenses add up to more than3% of the total by a small or medium-sizedenterprise whose experiment andresearch expenses add up to more than3% of the total by a small or medium-sizedenterprise whose experiment andresearch expenses add up to more than3% of the total for an organization which receivesfinancial support measures (measuresprovided for separately in a publicnotice) for the promotion of innovation(See Note 3).105 years or more3 years or more7 years or more10 years or more10 years or more15 million yen or moreFor further details, refer to .25 million yen or more7 years or more5 years or more3 years or more20 million yen or more10 million yen or moreHolder of a doctor s degree(excluding professional degrees)Holder of a master s degree(including professional degrees)Holder of a bachelor s degree oracquisition of an educationequivalent thereto (excludingholders of a doctor s degree ormaster s degree)

7 302010 Advanced business management activitiesHolder of doctor s degrees,master s degrees or professionaldegrees in multiple areas5 Holder of doctor s degrees,master s degrees or professionaldegrees in multiple areas5 Holder of doctor s degrees,master s degrees or professionaldegrees in multiple areas10 million yen9 million yen30 million yen or more56 million yen5 million yen4 million yen ResearchachievementsPoints Calculation TableRequired score70 Required score70 Required score7051510 Patent invention 1 item ormoreAdvancedacademic researchactitiviesAdvancedspecialized /technicalactivities Required minimum annual salaryAn annual salary of at least 3 million yen isrequired for advanced specialized /technical activities or advanced business management activities Annual salary Points allocation table8 million yenAcademicBackground7 million yenAdvanced academic research actitivies2015 Advanced specialized /technical activities