Work & Visa
Specified Skilled Worker (SSW, tokutei ginō) is a residence status for foreign workers who pass a skills test and a Japanese test in one of the designated industry fields with labour shortages, such as nursing care, construction, food manufacturing and agriculture. SSW (i) allows up to five years in total, usually without family; SSW (ii), for more experienced workers, can be renewed and lets you bring your spouse and children.
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Visa Guide
Specified Skilled Worker (i) lets you work full-time in a labour-shortage field after you pass a skills test and a Japanese test (JFT-Basic or JLPT N4). You can stay up to 5 years in total. SSW (ii) has no total limit, and your spouse and children can join you if you meet the requirements.
