Specified Skilled Worker (SSW VISA)
特定技能
ඔබ දන්නා පරිදි ජපානය English භාෂාව එතරම් භාවිතා නොකරන රටකි, ජපානයට යාමට කැමැති ඕනෑම අයෙකුට මුලින්ම ජපන් භාෂාව නිවැරදව ඉගෙනගත යුතුය. ජපානයට රැකියා සඳහා යාමට අදහස් කරන ඔබ කෙරෙහි අවධානය යොමු කර ඇති මෙය අප ආයතනය විසින් සකස් කරන ලද විශේෂ පාඨමාලාවකි.
★ SSW (Specified Skilled Worker) හෙවත් විශේෂිත නිපුණතා සේවකයෙකු ලෙස ජපානයට යාමට JLPT N4 හෝ JFT විභාගය සමග විශේෂිත නිපුණතා විභාගය(Skill Test) සමත්විය යුතුය.
★ ඉගැන්වීම් සදහා භාවිත කර මූලාශ්‍ර Minnano Nihongo I, Minnano Nihongo II
☆ What is the SSW ?
Special Skilled Worker. This is a system to accept foreign nationals that have a certain level of expertise and skill and can begin work immediately in response to circumstances of serious labor shortages. Have two types of SSW.
The “Specified Skilled Worker” has two types, Specified Skilled Worker (i) and Specified Skilled Worker (ii). Specified Skilled Worker (ii) is a status of residence for foreign nationals engaged in jobs that require proficient skills in Specified Industry Fields.
1. Special Skilled Worker (i)
2. Special Skilled Worker (ii)
Special Skill Worker (i)
This is a status of residence applicable to foreign nationals who work in jobs that require considerable knowledge of or experience in Specified Industry Fields.
- Period of stay: Renewed annually, every 6 months or every 4 months, for a maximum stay of up to 5 years in total.
- Skill Standards: Confirmed by exams, etc. (those who have successfully completed Technical Intern Training (ii) are exempt from exams, etc.)
- Japanese Language Level: Proficiency in Japanese language required in daily life and at workplace need to be confirmed by exams, etc. (those who have successfully completed Technical Intern Training (ii) are exempt from exams, etc.)
- Accompanied by family members: Basically, not permitted.
- Eligible for Support by Accepting Organizations or Registered Support Organizations.
- Foreigners must be over 18 years of age.
- Foreigners are able to change their workplaces in the same job category.
Industry Fields
1. Care Worker
2. Building Cleaning Management
3. Agriculture
4. Machine Parts & Tooling Industries
5. Industrial Machinery Industry
6. Electric, Electronics and Information Industries
7. Construction Industry
8. Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery Industry
9. Automobile Repair and Maintenance
10. Aviation Industry
11. Accommodation Industry
12. Fishery & Aquaculture
13. Manufacture of Food and Beverages
14. Food Service Industry
Special Skill Worker (ii)
- Period of Stay：3 years, 1 year or 6 months (renewable and no limitation to the length of stay)
- Exam：Skill Standards ONLY
- Accompaniment by Family Members：Permitted
- Permanent Residence：Possible
Industry Fields
1. Construction Industry
2. Shipbuilding and Ship Machinery Industry
☆ Required Documents
In order to apply for the Specified Skilled Worker status of residence, you will need the following documents.
- Application form (You and your company will fill this out.)
- Medical examination report (You can get this at a hospital.)
- Documents related to your pension, health insurance premiums, and taxes (You can get these from city hall or your company.)
- Taxation Certificate and Certificate of Tax Payment
- Withholding Tax Slip
- A copy of your National Health Insurance Card
- National Health Insurance Payment Certificate
- Documents showing you have passed the relevant test(s)
- Your resume
Note: In addition, documents from your company are required, so please consult with someone from your company before carrying out the application process.
☆ Language Courses
☆ Skill Test
In Sri Lanka, the “Specified Skilled Worker (SSW)” or “SKILL test” is essential for those wishing to obtain a visa and work in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker program. Here’s an overview of the SKILL test and its availability in Sri Lanka:
SKILL Test in Sri Lanka
Test Centers: The SKILL test for Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker visa is officially conducted in Sri Lanka. Test locations and dates can be confirmed through the official Japanese Embassy in Sri Lanka or the Specified Skilled Worker program’s official website.
Available Sectors: The SKILL test in Sri Lanka covers various sectors, such as:
- Caregiving
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- Construction
- Accommodation (Hospitality)
- Manufacturing
- And other sectors covered under the 14 fields of the Specified Skilled Worker program
Preparation and Training Centers: Sri Lanka offers several training centers and Japanese language schools designed to prepare candidates for the SKILL test. These centers offer sector-specific skills training, such as caregiving or food production, and provide Japanese language courses that are essential for passing the Japanese language proficiency exams required for the visa.
Test Structure: The SKILL test evaluates the specific skills needed for each industry through written exams and practical assessments. Since Japanese language proficiency is also a requirement for obtaining the Specified Skilled Worker visa, candidates usually take additional language exams like the JFT-Basic or the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).
Application Process: Candidates need to apply online for the SKILL test and pay any necessary fees. After passing the SKILL test, candidates can apply for a Specified Skilled Worker visa and work in Japan in the relevant sector.