Specified Skilled Worker Visa (Tokutei-Gino)

The Specified Skilled Worker Visa of Japan is a visa category established in April 2019 to accept foreign workers as an immediate workforce in industries facing severe labor shortages. As of 2024, this visa applies to 16 specific industries, including:

• Caregiving
• Building Cleaning
• Manufacturing Industry
• Construction
• Shipbuilding and Marine Industry
• Automobile Maintenance
• Aviation
• Accommodation Services
• Automobile Transportation
• Railways
• Agriculture
• Fishery
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• Restaurant Services
• Forestry
• Wood Industry

Unlike the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, which generally requires a university or vocational school degree or substantial work experience, the Specified Skilled Worker visa allows foreign nationals to work in manual labor positions even if they do not have a higher education degree.

Applicants must pass a skills test in their respective industry and obtain at least an N4 level in the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). This visa serves as an excellent opportunity for foreigners seeking employment in Japan.

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