What Should I Do So I Can Work?

In order to work under a Specified Skilled Worker (i) status of residence, you need to pass a Japanese language test and a skills proficiency test. (You do not need to pass these tests if you have satisfactorily completed Technical Intern Training (ii). However, to work in a different field, you need to pass a skills proficiency test in the field in which you wish to work.) Afterward, if you sign a contract with a company, you can apply for your Specified Skilled Worker status of residence.

The Process of Getting a Job

People who are outside Japan

Pass a Japanese language test and a skills proficiency test. (People who have satisfactorily completed Technical Intern Training do not need to take any tests.)

Sign a contract with a company.

Submit a status of residence application to Immigration.

Work.

International students
who are in Japan

Pass a Japanese language test and a skills proficiency test.

Sign a contract with a company.

Submit a status of residence application to Immigration.

Work.

Technical Intern Trainees who are in Japan (to work at the same company)

Submit a status of residence application to Immigration.

Work.

Technical Intern Trainees who are in Japan (to work at the different company)

Sign a contract with a company.

Submit a status of residence application to Immigration.

Work.

Note: This applies if you will be working in a field related to the job for which you received Technical Intern Training.