Specified Skilled Worker (SSW-2)
Embassy required
- Fee
- 3,000 JPY
- Validity
- 3 years
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities.
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Age
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Min age: 18
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Employment
Must pass the advanced SSW-2 skills evaluation test for the relevant sector, demonstrating proficient/expert-level skills.
Required status: SSW-2 advanced skills test pass
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 45mm x 45mm, white background, taken within 6 months
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Skills assessment
Assessing authority: Designated testing organizations for each sector; Occupation list: Building cleaning, industrial manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, auto repair, aviation, accommodation, agriculture, fishery, food manufacturing, food service
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Certificate of
Issuing authority: Immigration Services Agency of Japan; Residence status: Specified Skilled Worker (ii); Validity months: 3
How to apply
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Document gathering
Pass the SSW-2 advanced skills evaluation test. Obtain employment contract.
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Processing wait
Employer applies for COE or change of status at Regional Immigration Bureau. Processing 1-3 months.
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Document submission
Apply for visa at Japanese Embassy/Consulate with COE (or apply for status change if already in Japan).
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee of approximately 3,000 JPY.
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Visa collection
Collect visa and enter Japan.