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: 2026-05 — updated regularly
Visa Categories
Period
Date

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Technical Intern Training (1A)
技能実習
Cert. of Eligibility
24.5 days
Extension of Stay
N/A
Change of Status
N/A
Technical Intern Training (1B)
技能実習
Cert. of Eligibility
18.0 days
Extension of Stay
34.4 days
Change of Status
24.4 days
Technical Intern Training (2A)
技能実習
Cert. of Eligibility
34.0 days
Extension of Stay
34.3 days
Change of Status
48.4 days
Technical Intern Training (2B)
技能実習
Cert. of Eligibility
22.1 days
Extension of Stay
39.4 days
Change of Status
51.2 days
Technical Intern Training (3A)
技能実習
Cert. of Eligibility
21.2 days
Extension of Stay
38.5 days
Change of Status
40.0 days
Technical Intern Training (3B)
技能実習
Cert. of Eligibility
20.3 days
Extension of Stay
35.0 days
Change of Status
51.0 days
Trainee
研修
Cert. of Eligibility
25.0 days
Extension of Stay
24.0 days
Change of Status
41.0 days