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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Skilled Labor
技能
Cert. of Eligibility
85.5 days
Extension of Stay
33.9 days
Change of Status
35.1 days
Specified Skilled Worker 1
特定技能１号
Cert. of Eligibility
68.6 days
Extension of Stay
45.8 days
Change of Status
64.7 days
Specified Skilled Worker 2
特定技能２号
Cert. of Eligibility
59.5 days
Extension of Stay
45.7 days
Change of Status
54.8 days