Q: What should I do to obtain the status of Specified Skilled Worker?
A: The general procedure is to find a company that passes the skill exam of the desired industry, passes the exam of N4 or higher in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and receives a foreign national with Specified Skilled Worker.
Q: I would like to take a Specified Skilled Worker test, but I don't know the schedule. How can I find out the schedule?
A: Examination-related information is posted on the website of the Immigration Bureau and on the websites of the ministries and agencies in charge of each field.
Q: Are there any documents I have to submit to my immigration office when I stop working?
A: You must submit a "Notification of Termination of the Agreement with the Contracting Body" within 14 days of termination of your work.
Q: I would like to complete Technical Intern Training (2) and change to Specified Skilled Worker. What should I do if I do not receive a completion certificate, a certificate of passing, or an evaluation record from the supervising organization?
A: It is also possible to evaluate whether or not you have completed Technical Intern Training No.2 well under the immigration control by submitting a statement of reasons for not obtaining an evaluation record, or by submitting an explanatory paper, etc. prepared by one of the instructors at the time of the technical intern training, instead of the evaluation record, for example. Consult with your nearest immigration office.
Q: After completing the five-year training plan of the technical intern training, can you change to Specified Skilled Worker in the same job type without returning to home?
A: Yes, you can change without returning home.
Q: I want to work in an industry with specific skills that differ from technical intern training.
A: In order to acquire a Specified Skilled Worker status in an industry that differs from other technical intern training, it is possible to pass a skill test for the desired industry and find an accepting organization.
* The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is not required.
Q: I took the No. 2 Technical Intern Training skill test twice, failed both times. I want to work with a Specified Skilled Worker, but can I make a change?
A: Even if both skill tests were failed, the Immigration Bureau will determine whether the technical intern trainee has achieved the skill level by the issuance of an evaluation record from the accepting organization.
Q: Is it possible to change the status of residence from "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International services" to "Specified Skilled Worker" and change back again to "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International services" in the future?
A: You can if the conditions are met.Contact your Immigration Bureau for conditions.
Q: With the Specified Skilled Worker residence status, the maximum period of stay in Japan is five years. What should I do if I want to continue to stay in Japan after five years have elapsed?
A: Unless you marry a Japanese national or change your status of residence by satisfying the criteria for another status, you will generally be required return to your country.
Q: If I have a completion certificate for Technical Intern Training ii, can I transition to Specified Skilled Worker status?
A: You must have a passing certificate for the National Trade Skill Test, Level 3, or an Evaluation Record for Technical Intern Training.
Q: In Sri Lanka, skill exams are not offered yet. What should I do?
A: You can enter Japan with the "Temporary Visitor" status of residence and take the exam in Japan. Alternatively, you can take the exam in another country where exams are offered.
Q: Is metal press work a Specified Skill?
A:“Metal press” jobs fall under the following Specified Industry Fields: Machine Parts & Tooling Industries, Industrial Machinery Industry, and Electric, Electronic and Information Industries.
Q: Am I allowed to work part-time if I have the Specified Skilled Worker status of residence?
A: You are not allowed to work part-time.
Q: Are there any special requirements for being hired from overseas?
The requirements are the same as for being hired within Japan. The process of entry into Japan varies depending on the country.
Q: I would like to know more about the Care Worker industry field in the Specified Skills system. Is a Japanese language test level of N4 sufficient for me to be hired? Or since only the Care Worker field has a special requirement for language skills, am I required to pass N3 in order to be hired?
A: Japanese level of N4 is sufficient for you to be hired. The Care Worker field also uniquely requires that you pass the Nursing Care Japanese Language Evaluation Test.
Q: Do you need to pass a Specified Skill exam in order to take an internship and interview at a company that you are interested in?
A: Internships and Specified Skills are unrelated to one another.
Q: Can I go to Japan on a Specified Skilled Worker status of residence and then change to another status of residence a year later?
A: Yes, if you satisfy the requirements for another status of residence.
Q: How do I apply for the Specified Skilled Worker status of residence?
A: You can apply for the Specified Skilled Worker status of residence if you meet the requirements and find an Accepting Organization. In general, you must apply for the status of residence yourself, but your Accepting Organization will prepare some of the documents for you. Consult with the Accepting Organization.
Q: Can I still apply if I live abroad? Can I get a visa to take the exam?
A: You can apply. You can also come to Japan with the "Temporary Visitor" status of residence and take the exam in Japan.
Q: What should I do if I lose my JLPT N3 passing certificate?
A: The certificate can be reissued within one year.
Q: Can you change jobs under the Specified Skilled Worker status of residence?
A: Yes, you can change jobs (i.e. quit one company and join another in the same field) with the Specified Skilled Worker status of residence.
Q: With the status of residence of "Specified Skilled Worker (i)", I am going to work in nursing care facilities, etc.
Q1. Do I become a permanent employee within a nursing care facility? What type of employment is it?
A1.The form of employment varies depending on the contract for each facility. Either become "a permanent or contract employee" and become "a full-time employee".
Q2. Can I get the National Health Insurance?
A2.You receive social insurance, not national health insurance.
Q3. Do I enter into a pension system?
A3.You will enter the pension plan.
Q4. Regarding national health insurance and pension systems, are they the same as those of Japanese citizens?
A4.It's the same as for Japanese citizens.
Q5. Will I have a five-year period of stay for a specific skill status of residence? Or is it one year at a time?
A5.The status of residence of Specified Skilled Worker is one of three types: 4 months, 6 months, or 1 year. It is not five years at a time.
Q: I have obtained the status of residence of Specified Skilled Worker and have worked for three months.Can I change my job to another company?
A: You can change jobs. You can change jobs within the same industry.If you want to change jobs in different industries, you must take the skill test for your desired industry.
Q: I have passed the third grade of the Japanese language ability test. Do I meet Japanese standards?
A: As the conditions for the Japanese level of Specified Skilled Worker are N4 or higher, N3 level is satisfactory.
Q: Can an international student returning home become a "Specified Skilled Worker (i)" student?
A: Even if when returning home, you can do so.However, you must have passed the skill tests for the fields and industries in which you want to work, and either the N4 Japanese Language Proficiency Test, or the Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese.
Q: I plan to take the Specified Skilled Worker exam, and I would like to find a job. How do I find somewhere to work?
A: One way that you can find a job is by attending a networking event for Specified Skilled Worker companies. Another way would be to go to a job center, such as "Hello Work".
Q: Can I participate in an online Specified Skilled Workers networking event from Myanmar? Additionally, please share any information you have about the ability of someone who has passed a Specified Skills exam to apply from Myanmar.
A: You can participate online from overseas, but for some countries, a dispatching organization may be required in order for a foreign national to be accepted. Please conduct an Internet search for more information.
Q: Who should I contact if I have a question?
A: Contact your nearest Immigration Services Agency office. Alternatively, contact the Specified Skilled Workers General Support Call Center.
Q: I have finished 3 years of training in food production, but I have violated Japanese laws.Can I move to another specific skill?
A: We don't know which law you violated, but if you currently have a status of residence in Japan, you can find where a specific skill is acceptand apply for the status of residence of Specified Skilled Worker. However, there is no guarantee that you will be authorized. It is the decision of the immigration control.
Q: How do I find institutions for Specified Skilled Worker?
A: Employers can be searched through Specified Skilled Worker companies, exchange meetings, etc.
Q: Can I switch to another work visa after I get a job at a hotel with a Specified Skilled Worker?
A: It is possible if there are conditions under which other status of residence can be obtained.
Q: What sort of pay can I expect with a Specified Skilled Worker in the farming industry?
A: We don't know the exact amount, but the amount is equal to or greater than that of Japanese people who engage in the same work.
Q: What sort of pay can I expect with a Specified Skilled Worker in nursing care?
A: We don't know the exact amount, but the amount is equal to or greater than that of Japanese people who engage in the same work.
Q: What sort of pay can I expect with a Specified Skilled Worker in the hospitality industry?
A: We don't know the exact amount, but the amount is equal to or greater than that of Japanese people who engage in the same work.
Q: The maximum period of stay in Japan with the status of residence of "Specified Skilled Worker (i)" is five years.Therefore, it may be difficult to change the status of residence to that of a permanent resident, but is there any possibility that if you obtain the qualification of a certified care worker within five years, I will be able to change the status to that of a permanent resident?
A: That's correct.If you pass the examination for a certified care worker while working as a Specified Skilled Worker, you can change the status of residence to "Nursing Care". The status of residence of "Nursing Care" may be renewed without restriction on the period of stay. In the meantime, if the conditions of a permanent resident are met, your status can be changed to the permanent resident.
Q: I am currently in Indonesia.I am looking for a place to accept a Specified Skilled Worker .I passed the skill test forJFT-Basic and agriculture.
A: Employers can be searched through special skilled companies exchange meetings, etc. As there are agricultural conditions for specific skills, you can work in Japan if you find an accepting agency in agriculture.
Q: I currently live abroad.I passed the N2 level of the Japanese language proficiency test and the Specified Skilled Worker test for the restaurant industry. I want to work in Japan, so what should I do from now on?
A: You can find a place to work at special skilled companies exchange meetings, etc.
Q: What is the status of residence if you marry a Japanese national after acquiring "Specified Skilled Worker (i)"?
A: You can apply for a change of status of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National".
A: The general procedure is to find a company that passes the skill exam of the desired industry, passes the exam of N4 or higher in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, and receives a foreign national with Specified Skilled Worker.
Q: I would like to take a Specified Skilled Worker test, but I don't know the schedule. How can I find out the schedule?
A: Examination-related information is posted on the website of the Immigration Bureau and on the websites of the ministries and agencies in charge of each field.
Q: Are there any documents I have to submit to my immigration office when I stop working?
A: You must submit a "Notification of Termination of the Agreement with the Contracting Body" within 14 days of termination of your work.
Q: I would like to complete Technical Intern Training (2) and change to Specified Skilled Worker. What should I do if I do not receive a completion certificate, a certificate of passing, or an evaluation record from the supervising organization?
A: It is also possible to evaluate whether or not you have completed Technical Intern Training No.2 well under the immigration control by submitting a statement of reasons for not obtaining an evaluation record, or by submitting an explanatory paper, etc. prepared by one of the instructors at the time of the technical intern training, instead of the evaluation record, for example. Consult with your nearest immigration office.
Q: After completing the five-year training plan of the technical intern training, can you change to Specified Skilled Worker in the same job type without returning to home?
A: Yes, you can change without returning home.
Q: I want to work in an industry with specific skills that differ from technical intern training.
A: In order to acquire a Specified Skilled Worker status in an industry that differs from other technical intern training, it is possible to pass a skill test for the desired industry and find an accepting organization.
* The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is not required.
Q: I took the No. 2 Technical Intern Training skill test twice, failed both times. I want to work with a Specified Skilled Worker, but can I make a change?
A: Even if both skill tests were failed, the Immigration Bureau will determine whether the technical intern trainee has achieved the skill level by the issuance of an evaluation record from the accepting organization.
Q: Is it possible to change the status of residence from "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International services" to "Specified Skilled Worker" and change back again to "Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International services" in the future?
A: You can if the conditions are met.Contact your Immigration Bureau for conditions.
Q: With the Specified Skilled Worker residence status, the maximum period of stay in Japan is five years. What should I do if I want to continue to stay in Japan after five years have elapsed?
A: Unless you marry a Japanese national or change your status of residence by satisfying the criteria for another status, you will generally be required return to your country.
Q: If I have a completion certificate for Technical Intern Training ii, can I transition to Specified Skilled Worker status?
A: You must have a passing certificate for the National Trade Skill Test, Level 3, or an Evaluation Record for Technical Intern Training.
Q: In Sri Lanka, skill exams are not offered yet. What should I do?
A: You can enter Japan with the "Temporary Visitor" status of residence and take the exam in Japan. Alternatively, you can take the exam in another country where exams are offered.
Q: Is metal press work a Specified Skill?
A:“Metal press” jobs fall under the following Specified Industry Fields: Machine Parts & Tooling Industries, Industrial Machinery Industry, and Electric, Electronic and Information Industries.
Q: Am I allowed to work part-time if I have the Specified Skilled Worker status of residence?
A: You are not allowed to work part-time.
Q: Are there any special requirements for being hired from overseas?
The requirements are the same as for being hired within Japan. The process of entry into Japan varies depending on the country.
Q: I would like to know more about the Care Worker industry field in the Specified Skills system. Is a Japanese language test level of N4 sufficient for me to be hired? Or since only the Care Worker field has a special requirement for language skills, am I required to pass N3 in order to be hired?
A: Japanese level of N4 is sufficient for you to be hired. The Care Worker field also uniquely requires that you pass the Nursing Care Japanese Language Evaluation Test.
Q: Do you need to pass a Specified Skill exam in order to take an internship and interview at a company that you are interested in?
A: Internships and Specified Skills are unrelated to one another.
Q: Can I go to Japan on a Specified Skilled Worker status of residence and then change to another status of residence a year later?
A: Yes, if you satisfy the requirements for another status of residence.
Q: How do I apply for the Specified Skilled Worker status of residence?
A: You can apply for the Specified Skilled Worker status of residence if you meet the requirements and find an Accepting Organization. In general, you must apply for the status of residence yourself, but your Accepting Organization will prepare some of the documents for you. Consult with the Accepting Organization.
Q: Can I still apply if I live abroad? Can I get a visa to take the exam?
A: You can apply. You can also come to Japan with the "Temporary Visitor" status of residence and take the exam in Japan.
Q: What should I do if I lose my JLPT N3 passing certificate?
A: The certificate can be reissued within one year.
Q: Can you change jobs under the Specified Skilled Worker status of residence?
A: Yes, you can change jobs (i.e. quit one company and join another in the same field) with the Specified Skilled Worker status of residence.
Q: With the status of residence of "Specified Skilled Worker (i)", I am going to work in nursing care facilities, etc.
Q1. Do I become a permanent employee within a nursing care facility? What type of employment is it?
A1.The form of employment varies depending on the contract for each facility. Either become "a permanent or contract employee" and become "a full-time employee".
Q2. Can I get the National Health Insurance?
A2.You receive social insurance, not national health insurance.
Q3. Do I enter into a pension system?
A3.You will enter the pension plan.
Q4. Regarding national health insurance and pension systems, are they the same as those of Japanese citizens?
A4.It's the same as for Japanese citizens.
Q5. Will I have a five-year period of stay for a specific skill status of residence? Or is it one year at a time?
A5.The status of residence of Specified Skilled Worker is one of three types: 4 months, 6 months, or 1 year. It is not five years at a time.
Q: I have obtained the status of residence of Specified Skilled Worker and have worked for three months.Can I change my job to another company?
A: You can change jobs. You can change jobs within the same industry.If you want to change jobs in different industries, you must take the skill test for your desired industry.
Q: I have passed the third grade of the Japanese language ability test. Do I meet Japanese standards?
A: As the conditions for the Japanese level of Specified Skilled Worker are N4 or higher, N3 level is satisfactory.
Q: Can an international student returning home become a "Specified Skilled Worker (i)" student?
A: Even if when returning home, you can do so.However, you must have passed the skill tests for the fields and industries in which you want to work, and either the N4 Japanese Language Proficiency Test, or the Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese.
Q: I plan to take the Specified Skilled Worker exam, and I would like to find a job. How do I find somewhere to work?
A: One way that you can find a job is by attending a networking event for Specified Skilled Worker companies. Another way would be to go to a job center, such as "Hello Work".
Q: Can I participate in an online Specified Skilled Workers networking event from Myanmar? Additionally, please share any information you have about the ability of someone who has passed a Specified Skills exam to apply from Myanmar.
A: You can participate online from overseas, but for some countries, a dispatching organization may be required in order for a foreign national to be accepted. Please conduct an Internet search for more information.
Q: Who should I contact if I have a question?
A: Contact your nearest Immigration Services Agency office. Alternatively, contact the Specified Skilled Workers General Support Call Center.
Q: I have finished 3 years of training in food production, but I have violated Japanese laws.Can I move to another specific skill?
A: We don't know which law you violated, but if you currently have a status of residence in Japan, you can find where a specific skill is acceptand apply for the status of residence of Specified Skilled Worker. However, there is no guarantee that you will be authorized. It is the decision of the immigration control.
Q: How do I find institutions for Specified Skilled Worker?
A: Employers can be searched through Specified Skilled Worker companies, exchange meetings, etc.
Q: Can I switch to another work visa after I get a job at a hotel with a Specified Skilled Worker?
A: It is possible if there are conditions under which other status of residence can be obtained.
Q: What sort of pay can I expect with a Specified Skilled Worker in the farming industry?
A: We don't know the exact amount, but the amount is equal to or greater than that of Japanese people who engage in the same work.
Q: What sort of pay can I expect with a Specified Skilled Worker in nursing care?
A: We don't know the exact amount, but the amount is equal to or greater than that of Japanese people who engage in the same work.
Q: What sort of pay can I expect with a Specified Skilled Worker in the hospitality industry?
A: We don't know the exact amount, but the amount is equal to or greater than that of Japanese people who engage in the same work.
Q: The maximum period of stay in Japan with the status of residence of "Specified Skilled Worker (i)" is five years.Therefore, it may be difficult to change the status of residence to that of a permanent resident, but is there any possibility that if you obtain the qualification of a certified care worker within five years, I will be able to change the status to that of a permanent resident?
A: That's correct.If you pass the examination for a certified care worker while working as a Specified Skilled Worker, you can change the status of residence to "Nursing Care". The status of residence of "Nursing Care" may be renewed without restriction on the period of stay. In the meantime, if the conditions of a permanent resident are met, your status can be changed to the permanent resident.
Q: I am currently in Indonesia.I am looking for a place to accept a Specified Skilled Worker .I passed the skill test forJFT-Basic and agriculture.
A: Employers can be searched through special skilled companies exchange meetings, etc. As there are agricultural conditions for specific skills, you can work in Japan if you find an accepting agency in agriculture.
Q: I currently live abroad.I passed the N2 level of the Japanese language proficiency test and the Specified Skilled Worker test for the restaurant industry. I want to work in Japan, so what should I do from now on?
A: You can find a place to work at special skilled companies exchange meetings, etc.
Q: What is the status of residence if you marry a Japanese national after acquiring "Specified Skilled Worker (i)"?
A: You can apply for a change of status of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National".