Japan Visa Tracker

Average processing times (in calendar days) for residence permit applications at regional immigration bureaus throughout Japan. Covers the period from application submission to approval notification (excludes denials and withdrawals).

Data from Immigration Services Agency of Japan. View source data

Latest data: 2026-07 — updated regularly
Visa Categories
Period
Date

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Technical Intern Training (1A)
技能実習
Cert. of Eligibility
17.6 days
Extension of Stay
N/A
Change of Status
N/A
Technical Intern Training (1B)
技能実習
Cert. of Eligibility
15.8 days
Extension of Stay
29.3 days
Change of Status
32.8 days
Technical Intern Training (2A)
技能実習
Cert. of Eligibility
10.0 days
Extension of Stay
26.3 days
Change of Status
38.4 days
Technical Intern Training (2B)
技能実習
Cert. of Eligibility
19.6 days
Extension of Stay
28.4 days
Change of Status
48.1 days
Technical Intern Training (3A)
技能実習
Cert. of Eligibility
13.0 days
Extension of Stay
33.6 days
Change of Status
76.5 days
Technical Intern Training (3B)
技能実習
Cert. of Eligibility
17.8 days
Extension of Stay
30.5 days
Change of Status
46.9 days
Trainee
研修
Cert. of Eligibility
26.5 days
Extension of Stay
N/A
Change of Status
N/A