# How Joey Qualified for the Highly Skilled Professional Visa

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Podcast: [Buying a House in Japan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/buying-a-house-in-japan-6670744)
Published: 2026-04-17T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ever heard of the Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) visa? The HSP is a points-based visa. 70 points to qualify, 80 to accelerate permanent residency. Joey scored 95, built up through two decades of school, career, and two years running a business in Japan. Could HSP be the right visa for your move to Japan? Joey breaks down all you need to know in this episode. Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/akiyamart] and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@AkiyaMa]! Buying a House in Japan is a production of AkiyaMart. Find your Japan dream home at akiya-mart.com [https://akiya-mart.com/]. Questions? Email podcast@akiya-mart.com Hosts are Take Kurosawa and Joey Stockermans. The AkiyaMart Production Team is Carlos Gutierrez., Devin Silvernail, and Lukas Fotty.

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