Japan Highly Skilled Professional (HSP)for 🇳🇱 Dutch citizens travelling to 🇯🇵 Japan
Dutch citizens are required to obtain a Japan Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) before travelling to Japan. You must submit a formal application at the Japan embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
Apply Now — Official Portal ↗📋Required Documents7
- ✓Academic degree certificates
- ✓Certificate of Eligibility (COE) under the points-based Highly Skilled Professional system
A minimum of 70 points across academic background, career, income and age is required.
- ✓Completed points calculation sheet with supporting evidence
- ✓Employment contract with a Japanese employer
- ✓Proof of annual income
- ✓Valid passport
- ✓Visa application form with a recent photograph
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Japan Highly Skilled Professional (HSP), book an appointment at the nearest Japan embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 60 days. Fees may apply — verify at the official portal. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements at the official government portal before booking travel.
🌐Why Dutch passport holders need a visa for Japan
Dutch citizens require a visa to enter Japan based on the current immigration requirements set by Japan's government. Dutch passport holders must apply through the Japan embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
⚠️Common Reasons Japan Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) Applications Are Refused6
- !The applicant does not reach the 70-point threshold on the Highly Skilled Professional points table (academic background, career, annual salary, age and bonus points).
- !The claimed points cannot be substantiated by documents — degrees, proof of annual income, professional licences or research achievements.
- !The underlying activity/employment does not qualify as one of the eligible HSP activity categories (advanced academic research, advanced specialised/technical, or advanced business management).
- !The receiving organisation or contract is not genuine, stable or appropriately remunerated.
- !False statements or fabricated/altered documents in the application.
- !A prior overstay, deportation, immigration or criminal record, or other grounds for denial of landing.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
🔗More Japan Visa Options
- Japan Business Manager Visa →
- Japan Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services →
- Japan Specified Skilled Worker Visa (SSW) →
- Japan Student Visa →
- Japan Tourist Visa →