FAQ

(1) This is a system for recruiting foreign nationals with special expertise who can be immediately put to work in 16 fields, including the construction industry.

(2) The scheme, which began on April 1, 2019, aims to address the growing labor shortage, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises.

(1) The Technical Intern Training system is a system for the purpose of technology transfer to developing countries through Technical Intern Training.

(2) On the other hand, Specified Skilled Worker System aims to accept human resources from abroad who will be ready to work to solve the domestic labor shortage.

(3) Therefore, Specified Skilled Worker requires sufficient knowledge and skills.

(1) Specified Skilled Worker (i) is granted to foreign nationals who have sufficient knowledge and experience after going through certain procedures.

(2) A total stay of up to five years is permitted.

(3) In principle, family members are not permitted to accompany the applicant.

(1) Highly skilled foreign nationals will be granted permission to stay in Japan without certain restrictions on renewal of their period of stay by going through certain procedures.

(2) Family members (spouse and children only) may accompany you.

(3) Of the 12 Specified Industry Fields of Specified Skilled Worker (i), Specified Skilled Worker (ii) status of residence is recognized in all Specified Industry Fields other than the nursing care field.
● Building cleaning management
● Raw materials, industrial machinery, electrical, electronic and information-related manufacturing industries
● Construction
● Shipbuilding and ship machinery industry
● Automobile repair and maintenance
● Aviation
● Accommodation
● Agriculture
● Fisheries
● Manufacture of food and beverages
● Food service industry

(1) Foreigners who have completed Technical Intern Training (ii) are exempt from the The Specified Skills Evaluation Exam and Japanese exams. For this reason, it is possible for foreigners to skip the exam and get a Specified Skilled Worker (i).

(2) Foreigners who have completed Technical Intern Training No. 3 can be exempted from the exam and become a Specified Skilled Worker (i) on the premise that they have completed the Technical Intern Training (ii) in good condition.

(3) Foreign construction workers working under the "Designated Activities" status of residence are subject to the premise that they have completed the Technical Intern Training (ii), so they can switch to "Specified Skilled Worker (i)" without taking an exam.

(1) The exam consists of written questions and practical questions.

(2) The exam level is equivalent to the third-level trade skill test and tests the skills and knowledge that an entry-level engineer should typically possess.

(1) The scope of work you can do will be limited to the tasks that fall into each of the three categories you pass in the exam.

(2) To do other work, you will need to pass an examination for the category to which that work belongs.

(1) There are no educational requirements, but you must pass a Japanese language test and skills evaluation exam.

(2) You must also be 18 years of age or older.

(1) All people working in Japan are required to enroll in insurance designated by the Japanese government.

(2) There are three types of expenses that workers must pay from their salary: health insurance, employment insurance, and employee pension insurance. Depending on the worker's age, there is also additional old-age insurance (nursing care insurance). In addition to insurance premiums, there are other taxes that must be paid, such as income tax and resident tax.

(3) If you live in a company dormitory, you will also have to pay dormitory fees. The amount will vary depending on the company.
First, check with the company you are going to work for.

(1) Anyone can work in the construction industry in Japan if they pass The Specified Skills Evaluation Exam in the construction field and the Japanese language test.

(2) Anyone who has never worked in the Japanese construction industry should learn from the safety training videos provided by JAC.

(3) In addition, new employees undergo training before starting work on-site.

(1) You need to find a company to work for and sign an employment contract.
After that, you will need to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility, and if approved, you will be able to work in Japan.

(2) Overseas residents who pass the exam can check job information via the smartphone app “JAC Members.”
Smartphone app "JAC Members"

(1) The salary structure for Specified Skilled Worker in the construction sector is on a monthly basis.

(2) The company pays salaries regularly on a fixed day each month.