Status of Residence “Specified Skilled Worker (SSW)”
2024/3/6
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2024/03/05
Register Now! – Virtual Job Fair for the Specified Skilled Worker System
On 16th March 2024, Immigration Services Agency of Japan is going to hold "Virtual Job Fair for the Specified Skilled Worker System."
Participation in this fair is free of charge. There will be an online information session about what Specified Skilled Worker System is and about Japanese companies.
How to join:
Sinhala: https://tokuteiginou-events2023.jp/si/lp_abroad/
Tamil: https://tokuteiginou-events2023.jp/ta/lp_abroad/
English: https://tokuteiginou-events2023.jp/en/lp_abroad/
Japanese: https://tokuteiginou-events2023.jp/lp_abroad/
2024/03/05
Sri Lanka Rupavahini TV Corporation "Yokoso Nihon e": Lesson 06
2024/02/27
Sri Lanka Rupavahini TV Corporation "Yokoso Nihon e": Lesson 05
2024/02/20
Sri Lanka Rupavahini TV Corporation "Yokoso Nihon e": Lesson 04
2024/02/13
Sri Lanka Rupavahini TV Corporation "Yokoso Nihon e": Lesson 03
2024/02/08
Register Now! – Virtual Job Fair for the Specified Skilled Worker System
On 24th and 25th February and 16th March 2024, Immigration Services Agency of Japan is going to hold “Virtual Job Fair for the Specified Skilled Worker System.”
How to join:
Sinhala
Tamil
English
Japanese
2024/02/06
Sri Lanka Rupavahini TV Corporation "Yokoso Nihon e": Lesson 02
2024/01/30
Sri Lanka Rupavahini TV Corporation "Yokoso Nihon e": Episode 01
2024/01/22
Sri Lanka Rupavahini TV corporation “Yokoso Nihon e”: Japanese Language
2024/01/17
A New Gateway to Working in Japan-The Airport Ground Handling Field Skills Test for the Specified Skilled Workers will be conducted on 10th March 2024 (English, Sinhala, Tamil)
2023/12/01
New Gateway to working in Japan-The Construction Field Skills Test for the Specified Skilled Workers has commenced (English, Sinhala, Tamil)
1. Outline of the SSW System
1) What is SSW: English, Sinhala, Tamil, Japanese
This is a status of residence applicable to foreign nationals who work in jobs that require a considerable knowledge of or experience in 12 Specified Industry Fields.
2) Process
a. Simplified Version: English, Japanese
b. Detailed Version: English, Sinhala, Tamil, Japanese
3) Promotion Video
a. Introduction: English, Sinhala, Tamil
b. Nursing Care: English, Sinhala, Tamil
c. Agriculture: English, Sinhala, Tamil
d. Food Service Industry: English, Sinhala, Tamil
e. Airport Ground Handling: English, Sinhala, Tamil
2. Japanese Language Test and Skills Test
To obtain a Specified Skilled Worker status of residence, it is necessary to pass the Japanese language test and skill exams for each specified industry field.
*Foreign nationals who have satisfactorily completed Technical Intern Training (2) are exempted from Japanese language test and skills test.
1) Japanese Language Test
It is required to pass the “Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese (JFT-Basic)” or acquire the N4 certificate for the “Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)” to verify Japanese language proficiency.
*The JLPT is divided into five levels from N1 to N5 and is a comprehensive test that considers a wide range of situations in order to measure the level of proficiency of Japanese language learners with diverse backgrounds. The JFT-Basic has only one level and measures Japanese language communication skills required for daily life situations in Japan. The JLPT and JFT-Basic are also conducted differently. The JLPT uses optical answer sheets and is conducted twice a year in Japan and overseas on specified test dates, while the JFT-Basic is conducted six times a year in Japan and overseas through Computer-Based Testing during test periods set for each country. Regarding test results, the JLPT results can be confirmed online approximately two months after the test date, and a notification of pass/fail is delivered after approximately three months, while the JFT-Basic results are available on the day of the test, and a notification of assessment results is issued within five business days. Although a certificate of the JLPT level N4 or higher can also be used to apply for residency under the status of Specified Skilled Workers, the JFT-Basic is characterized by the fact that there are more opportunities to take the test and the results are available immediately.
a. Test Schedule of the JFT-Basic: Click here
b. Textbook for the JFT-Basic: Click here
The Japanese-language coursebook “Irodori” is a textbook for foreign people, including those who are willing to become Specified Skilled Workers, to learn basic Japanese communication skills that are needed for daily life and working in Japan. It can be used for preparing for JFT-Basic and is available online for free.
c. Test Schedule and sample questions of the JLPT: Click here
2) Skills Tests (Skills test in four areas – Nursing Care, Food Service Industry, Agriculture and Construction Industry are conducted in Sri Lanka as of January 2024 and Airport Ground Handling will be implemented in Sri Lanka on 10th March 2024)
Skills test in the Nursing Care, Food Service Industry, Agriculture and Construction Industry are implemented by Prometric through Computer-Based Test at Australian College of Business & Technology, and Airport Ground Handling test is conducted by Japan Aeronautical Engineers’ Association through paper test at University of Colombo.
a. Test Schedule (Nursing Care, Food Service Industry, Agriculture and Construction Industry): Click here
b. Test Schedule (Airport Ground Handling): Click here
c. Textbook (Nursing Care): English, Japanese (Japanese and English textbooks available. The test is conducted in Japanese and English.)
*Applicants also need to pass the “Nursing care Japanese language evaluation test” in addition to the above-mentioned Japanese language test and skills test.
d. Textbook (Food Service Industry): Click here (Japanese and English textbooks available. The test is conducted in Japanese.)
e. Textbook (Agriculture): Click here (Japanese, English and Sinhala textbooks available. The test is conducted in Japanese, English, Sinhala and Tamil.)
f. Textbook (Construction Industry): Click here (Japanese, English, Sinhala and Tamil textbooks available. The test is conducted in Japanese.)
g. Textbook (Airport Ground Handling): Click here (Japanese textbook available. The test is conducted in Japanese.)
3) Test Fee
a. JFT-Basic, Nursing Care, Food Service Industry, Agriculture and Construction Industry: Click here
b. Airport Ground Handling: Click here
3. Apply for Jobs in Japan
After passing the Japanese Language Test and the Skills Test, you will either apply directly for the jobs or receive assistance in job searching from private employment agencies. You can search jobs on the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment's website.
4. Immigration Information Centre
Foreign nationals who want to work under a Specified Skilled Worker status of residence can telephone the call center if there is anything about the procedures they don’t understand. Click here.
2024/03/05
Register Now! – Virtual Job Fair for the Specified Skilled Worker System
On 16th March 2024, Immigration Services Agency of Japan is going to hold "Virtual Job Fair for the Specified Skilled Worker System."
Participation in this fair is free of charge. There will be an online information session about what Specified Skilled Worker System is and about Japanese companies.
How to join:
Sinhala: https://tokuteiginou-events2023.jp/si/lp_abroad/
Tamil: https://tokuteiginou-events2023.jp/ta/lp_abroad/
English: https://tokuteiginou-events2023.jp/en/lp_abroad/
Japanese: https://tokuteiginou-events2023.jp/lp_abroad/
2024/03/05
Sri Lanka Rupavahini TV Corporation "Yokoso Nihon e": Lesson 06
2024/02/27
Sri Lanka Rupavahini TV Corporation "Yokoso Nihon e": Lesson 05
2024/02/20
Sri Lanka Rupavahini TV Corporation "Yokoso Nihon e": Lesson 04
2024/02/13
Sri Lanka Rupavahini TV Corporation "Yokoso Nihon e": Lesson 03
2024/02/08
Register Now! – Virtual Job Fair for the Specified Skilled Worker System
On 24th and 25th February and 16th March 2024, Immigration Services Agency of Japan is going to hold “Virtual Job Fair for the Specified Skilled Worker System.”
How to join:
Sinhala
Tamil
English
Japanese
2024/02/06
Sri Lanka Rupavahini TV Corporation "Yokoso Nihon e": Lesson 02
2024/01/30
Sri Lanka Rupavahini TV Corporation "Yokoso Nihon e": Episode 01
2024/01/22
Sri Lanka Rupavahini TV corporation “Yokoso Nihon e”: Japanese Language
2024/01/17
A New Gateway to Working in Japan-The Airport Ground Handling Field Skills Test for the Specified Skilled Workers will be conducted on 10th March 2024 (English, Sinhala, Tamil)
2023/12/01
New Gateway to working in Japan-The Construction Field Skills Test for the Specified Skilled Workers has commenced (English, Sinhala, Tamil)
1. Outline of the SSW System
1) What is SSW: English, Sinhala, Tamil, Japanese
This is a status of residence applicable to foreign nationals who work in jobs that require a considerable knowledge of or experience in 12 Specified Industry Fields.
2) Process
a. Simplified Version: English, Japanese
b. Detailed Version: English, Sinhala, Tamil, Japanese
3) Promotion Video
a. Introduction: English, Sinhala, Tamil
b. Nursing Care: English, Sinhala, Tamil
c. Agriculture: English, Sinhala, Tamil
d. Food Service Industry: English, Sinhala, Tamil
e. Airport Ground Handling: English, Sinhala, Tamil
2. Japanese Language Test and Skills Test
To obtain a Specified Skilled Worker status of residence, it is necessary to pass the Japanese language test and skill exams for each specified industry field.
*Foreign nationals who have satisfactorily completed Technical Intern Training (2) are exempted from Japanese language test and skills test.
1) Japanese Language Test
It is required to pass the “Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese (JFT-Basic)” or acquire the N4 certificate for the “Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)” to verify Japanese language proficiency.
*The JLPT is divided into five levels from N1 to N5 and is a comprehensive test that considers a wide range of situations in order to measure the level of proficiency of Japanese language learners with diverse backgrounds. The JFT-Basic has only one level and measures Japanese language communication skills required for daily life situations in Japan. The JLPT and JFT-Basic are also conducted differently. The JLPT uses optical answer sheets and is conducted twice a year in Japan and overseas on specified test dates, while the JFT-Basic is conducted six times a year in Japan and overseas through Computer-Based Testing during test periods set for each country. Regarding test results, the JLPT results can be confirmed online approximately two months after the test date, and a notification of pass/fail is delivered after approximately three months, while the JFT-Basic results are available on the day of the test, and a notification of assessment results is issued within five business days. Although a certificate of the JLPT level N4 or higher can also be used to apply for residency under the status of Specified Skilled Workers, the JFT-Basic is characterized by the fact that there are more opportunities to take the test and the results are available immediately.
a. Test Schedule of the JFT-Basic: Click here
b. Textbook for the JFT-Basic: Click here
The Japanese-language coursebook “Irodori” is a textbook for foreign people, including those who are willing to become Specified Skilled Workers, to learn basic Japanese communication skills that are needed for daily life and working in Japan. It can be used for preparing for JFT-Basic and is available online for free.
c. Test Schedule and sample questions of the JLPT: Click here
2) Skills Tests (Skills test in four areas – Nursing Care, Food Service Industry, Agriculture and Construction Industry are conducted in Sri Lanka as of January 2024 and Airport Ground Handling will be implemented in Sri Lanka on 10th March 2024)
Skills test in the Nursing Care, Food Service Industry, Agriculture and Construction Industry are implemented by Prometric through Computer-Based Test at Australian College of Business & Technology, and Airport Ground Handling test is conducted by Japan Aeronautical Engineers’ Association through paper test at University of Colombo.
a. Test Schedule (Nursing Care, Food Service Industry, Agriculture and Construction Industry): Click here
b. Test Schedule (Airport Ground Handling): Click here
c. Textbook (Nursing Care): English, Japanese (Japanese and English textbooks available. The test is conducted in Japanese and English.)
*Applicants also need to pass the “Nursing care Japanese language evaluation test” in addition to the above-mentioned Japanese language test and skills test.
d. Textbook (Food Service Industry): Click here (Japanese and English textbooks available. The test is conducted in Japanese.)
e. Textbook (Agriculture): Click here (Japanese, English and Sinhala textbooks available. The test is conducted in Japanese, English, Sinhala and Tamil.)
f. Textbook (Construction Industry): Click here (Japanese, English, Sinhala and Tamil textbooks available. The test is conducted in Japanese.)
g. Textbook (Airport Ground Handling): Click here (Japanese textbook available. The test is conducted in Japanese.)
3) Test Fee
a. JFT-Basic, Nursing Care, Food Service Industry, Agriculture and Construction Industry: Click here
b. Airport Ground Handling: Click here
3. Apply for Jobs in Japan
After passing the Japanese Language Test and the Skills Test, you will either apply directly for the jobs or receive assistance in job searching from private employment agencies. You can search jobs on the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment's website.
4. Immigration Information Centre
Foreign nationals who want to work under a Specified Skilled Worker status of residence can telephone the call center if there is anything about the procedures they don’t understand. Click here.
Test Details
In order to apply for the states of residence “Specified Skilled Worker” it is necessary to pass both the Japanese language test and the skills test (the Sri Lankan applicants can apply for the Food Service Industry/Nursing Care.) For inquiry, please contact Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment
（1）Japanese Language Test
（2）Skills Test (Nursing Care / Food Service Industry)
（1）Japanese Language Test
（2）Skills Test (Nursing Care / Food Service Industry)
Overview of Procedure for Accepting Specified Skilled Workers
For the procedures after passing the exams until starting working in Japan. ▶Click here