Is the Specified Skilled Worker Visa Complicated? A Clear Guide for First-Time Applicants
The “Specified Skilled Worker” is a new residence status introduced for foreign nationals who wish to work in Japan.
Since the system was introduced in 2019, many foreign workers have been active in fields such as food manufacturing, transportation, security and safety services, and more.
There Are Two Main Types of Specified Skilled Worker Visas
[Specified Skilled Worker (i)]
Key Features: Basic technical skills and Japanese language proficiency
- Engages in specialized work
- Validity: 1 to 5 years (renewable up to five times)
- Family accompaniment is generally not allowed
[Specified Skilled Worker (ii)]
- Requires passing written exams or demonstrating extensive work experience
- Family accompaniment is allowed
- No restriction on the duration of stay
Requirements for Applicants
- Passed the relevant skills test for the target industry
- Basic understanding of the Japanese language (equivalent to N4)
- In good health
- Not subject to deportation
[Examples] Food manufacturing, transportation, construction, security and safety, elderly care, etc.
We Also Support Skills Tests and Document Translation
At Gyoseishoshi Ishinagi Office,
we provide not only support for “post-exam procedures,”
but also advice for those who are worried “before taking the test.”
- Explanation of test content by field
- Some translated materials are created based on actual field experience
- Translation support available for basic certificates
No Extra Fees! Transparent and Fair Pricing
At Gyoseishoshi Ishinagi Office, all fees are clearly listed on our website.
Even if you have a complicated departure history, previous visa denials, or unstable income, no additional fees will be charged. We offer our services under a transparent and fair pricing system.
If your application is denied, we will support you with resubmission at no extra cost until approval is obtained.
If your application submitted through Gyoseishoshi Ishinagi Office is unfortunately denied, we will resubmit it free of charge as long as there is a possibility of approval.
We aim to obtain your visa as quickly as possible and provide full support until your application is successful, because you chose us among many administrative scrivener offices.
Feel Free to Contact Us
- You have a job offer, but don’t know how to proceed with the application
- You want to change your visa category to a different field
- You want to stay with your current employer but are worried about benefits or procedures
Whether it’s before or after employment, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Please contact us using the inquiry form below.
If you are in a hurry, feel free to call us at
06-7777-3467
(9:00 AM – 11:00 PM, Monday to Friday)
Please note that we may be unable to answer immediately if we are assisting other clients.
In that case, kindly leave a voicemail, and we will call you back as soon as possible.
About Our Privacy Policy
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please refer to the link below:
Representative Administrative Scrivener: Takanori Ishinagi
Japan Federation of Certified Administrative Procedures Legal Specialists (Registration No.: 24260930)
Osaka Administrative Scrivener Association (Membership No.: 008905)
Certified Immigration Agent (Notification No.: Gyō-172025200093)
Neo Heights Shin-Yodogawa Room 406,
1-20-18 Jūsōhigashi, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka 532-0023, Japan
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We will respond politely and clearly.
Business Hours: 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Monday to Friday)
Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays
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