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: 2026-03 — updated regularly
Visa Categories
Period
Date

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Skilled Labor
技能
Cert. of Eligibility
104.1 days
Extension of Stay
29.4 days
Change of Status
33.0 days
Specified Skilled Worker 1
特定技能１号
Cert. of Eligibility
68.3 days
Extension of Stay
40.8 days
Change of Status
61.7 days
Specified Skilled Worker 2
特定技能２号
Cert. of Eligibility
64.1 days
Extension of Stay
37.1 days
Change of Status
49.7 days