Navigate Your Japan
Visa Applicationwith Confidence
Scan your documents with AI, auto-fill official immigration forms, and get step-by-step guidance — from residence card to final submission.
Japan visa applications are unnecessarily complex
Thousands of foreigners in Japan struggle with visa renewals, status changes, and new applications every year. Here's why:
Confusing Official Forms
Japanese immigration forms are multi-page, Japanese-only documents with hundreds of fields. One mistake means rejection.
Missing Required Documents
Every visa type and nationality has different document requirements. Missing even one can delay your application by months.
No Clear Guidance
Which ward office do you go to? What documents do they issue? How much does each cost? You're left to figure it out alone.
Three steps to a stress-free application
No more guessing which form to use, which fields to fill, or which documents to gather.
Scan Your Documents
Upload your residence card, passport, or employment certificate. Our AI reads both sides, extracts all fields, and structures the data — in seconds.
Auto-Fill Official Forms
Your extracted data is automatically mapped to the correct official immigration form fields. Review, edit, and download the filled Excel or PDF — ready to print.
Download & Submit
Get your completed application form, checklist of required supporting documents, and guidance on which ward office to visit — all in one place.
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Built specifically for foreigners navigating Japan's immigration system.
AI Document Scanning
Upload residence cards, passports, and certificates. Gemini Vision extracts every field automatically — no manual typing.
29 Visa Types
Work, student, family, permanent resident, engineer, highly skilled, and more — all supported with type-specific checklists.
Official Form Generation
Download auto-filled immigration bureau forms as Excel or PDF. Print-ready, with all fields correctly positioned.
Smart Checklists
Nationality-specific document checklists for 44+ countries. Know exactly what you need before visiting the immigration office.
Multi-Language Support
Interface available in 7 languages including English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Nepali, and Vietnamese.
Supporting 29 visa types across 6 categories
Whether you're a student, worker, spouse, or applying for permanent residency — we've got you covered.
Work Visa
就労ビザ
- Engineer/Specialist
- Intra-company Transfer
- Skilled Labor
- Business Manager
Student Visa
留学ビザ
- College/University
- Language School
- Pre-college
- Research Student
Family Visa
家族ビザ
- Spouse of Japanese National
- Spouse of PR
- Dependent
- Long-term Resident
Permanent Resident
永住権
- Standard PR
- Highly Skilled Professional PR
- Special PR
Highly Skilled
高度専門職
- Academic Research
- Technical Activities
- Business Management
Status Change
在留資格変更
- Change of Status
- Period Extension
- Re-entry Permit
Which Japan Visa Are You Eligible For?
Answer a few quick questions and get personalized visa recommendations — including HSP points calculation for fast-track permanent residency.
Takes less than 2 minutes
No sign-up required. Get instant recommendations based on your situation.
Highly Skilled Professional Points Calculator
Calculate your HSP (高度専門職) points to see if you qualify for Japan's fast-track permanent residency.
You need 70 more points to qualify for the HSP visa.
This calculator is for reference only. Official assessment is done by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan (出入国在留管理庁).
Trusted by applicants across Japan
From first-time renewals to permanent residency — real people navigating Japan's immigration system.
“I used to spend a whole weekend filling out immigration forms in Japanese. NipponVisa did it in 15 minutes. The residence card scan was accurate and saved me so much stress.”
“The PR checklist was incredibly detailed — 44 documents, all organized by which office to get them from. I got approved on my first submission. Worth every yen.”
“The HSP point calculator showed me I qualified for the fast-track PR route. I had no idea. The AI reason statement in Japanese was professional quality — I submitted it as-is.”
“As a nikkei, my application involved a lot of family documentation. NipponVisa's nationality-specific checklist had exactly what I needed. The ward office guidance saved me two extra trips.”
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Japan visa applications and how NipponVisa helps.
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