Japan visa rules: Specified Skilled Worker
What the government of Japan actually requires, in plain language, with links to the official pages. We are not an agency and can't get you a visa.
Specified Skilled Worker
Processing time: 2-4 months
- Skills test in one of 16 fields, or completed Technical Intern Training
- Open to all nationalities, but the skills test is only held in certain countries. Check where you can sit it
- Japanese test (JLPT N4 or JFT-Basic)
- Job offer from a registered employer
- Clean criminal record
Figures checked Sep 2026. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you act. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice.
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