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Specified Skilled Worker (i)

特定技能（1号）

Covers sectors such as care work, food service, construction and agriculture. Requires a skills evaluation test and Japanese language ability.

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What it asks of you

The same checks the eligibility check runs, so the two never disagree.

  1. 01

    Pass the skills test for the field and a Japanese test (JFT-Basic or JLPT N4).

  2. 02

    Completed technical intern training (ii) replaces the tests in a related field.

  3. 03

    A job offer from an employer in Japan.

  4. 04

    Applicants must be 18 or older.

The documents

12 for everyone. Some nationalities are asked for more.

  1. 1
    Application Form申請書
  2. 2
    Passport (Current)
  3. 3
    Residence Card — only required if already living in Japan在留カード
  4. 4
    Photo (4cm × 3cm, white background)
  5. 5
    Employment Certificate在職証明書
  6. 6
    Tax Withholding Slip源泉徴収票Most recent year
  7. 7
    Company Registration Certificate登記事項証明書Issued within 3 months
  8. 8
    Corporate Tax Return法人税納税証明書Most recent year
  9. 9
    Employment Contract雇用契約書
  10. 10
    SSW Skills Evaluation Test Certificate
  11. 11
    Japanese Language Test Certificate (JLPT N4 or equivalent)
  12. 12
    Support Plan支援計画書
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Where you apply

From abroad

A Certificate of Eligibility is applied for in Japan, by someone acting for you — often your firm. With it, you get the visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate.

Already in Japan

If you hold another status, you apply to change it at your regional immigration bureau.

Where it leads

  1. Specified Skilled Worker (i)
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