If you are considering hiring a foreign worker, the first thing to check is the work they will be responsible for each day. The name of a business establishment, such as a factory or care facility, is not enough to determine whether the work qualifies under the Specified Skilled Worker program. We have summarized official requirements by industry and key preparation points for companies nationwide considering hiring and recruiting.
Agriculture
Agriculture Specified Skilled Worker hiring: duties, exams, councils, contracts, and support plans nationwide.
Review What to Check and How to Prepare for a Consultation02Factories and industrial product manufacturing
Industrial product manufacturing under Specified Skilled Worker: duties, tests and hiring requirements. Company consultations nationwide.
Review What to Check and How to Prepare for a Consultation03Food factories and food and beverage manufacturing
Food manufacturing under Specified Skilled Worker: eligible duties, exams, Japanese requirements and support plans. Nationwide hiring advice.
Review What to Check and How to Prepare for a Consultation04Hotels, Ryokan and Accommodation Businesses
Hotel hiring under Specified Skilled Worker: eligible jobs, candidate requirements and support plans. Company consultations nationwide.
Review What to Check and How to Prepare for a Consultation05Waste Management and Resource Circulation
Waste treatment hiring under Specified Skilled Worker: eligible duties, requirements and residence procedures. Nationwide business advice.
Review What to Check and How to Prepare for a Consultation06Building Cleaning
Building cleaning under Specified Skilled Worker: eligible duties, exams, contracts and support plans. Nationwide hiring advice.
Review What to Check and How to Prepare for a Consultation07Nursing care facility / nursing care
Nursing care Specified Skilled Worker hiring: duties, exams, staffing, and support plans. Nationwide guidance.
Review What to Check and How to Prepare for a ConsultationCheck the establishment's industry separately from the actual job duties
Acceptance under the Specified Skilled Worker program is considered based on the fields and duties defined by the system. Even within the same factory, the relevant field to check may differ depending on the product and process. Work at a hotel is not subject to the same conditions for accommodation services and building cleaning. Organizing the duties, proportion of related tasks, work location, and business activities is the starting point for a hiring plan.
Explain post-hire duties in job listings
In addition to the position, provide specific details about the process the employee will handle, working hours, salary, days off, housing support, and required Japanese-language and skill levels. The applications required will vary depending on the prospective employee's current status of residence and work history. For an initial consultation, please tell us the number of people, your timeline, and an outline of the job duties. Individual information such as passport numbers is not required.
Plan applications and SSW (i) support
Support for applying for a status of residence and support services after work begins have different roles. For Specified Skilled Worker (i), a support plan is required, along with support related to occupational, daily, and social life. Before signing a contract, clarify what your company will provide, what will be outsourced to a Registered Support Organization, who will bear the costs, who will be responsible, and which languages will be supported.
Nationwide company hiring consultations
We accept inquiries from businesses nationwide about the relationship between a status of residence and job duties, preparing to post job openings, and matters to check after accepting workers. Job openings are published by an administrator after the recruitment conditions have been checked. Submitting the form does not establish a recruitment or temporary staffing service, outsourced support, hiring, or permission to reside. We will explain the specific scope of services in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we hire for any kind of job at a factory or facility under the Specified Skilled Worker system?
No. You need to check whether the business establishment and job duties are covered by the relevant field. We will review the products, processes, and actual duties, then assess them against the official operational guidelines for that field.
Can companies in any part of Japan consult with you?
We accept company inquiries about hiring and job recruitment from across Japan. We will explain the scope of application services and outsourced support, how to consult us, and the fees after reviewing the details. This does not mean that we have offices nationwide.
Can we make an inquiry even if we do not have any applicants yet?
You can consult us at the hiring-planning stage. Please tell us the planned job duties, work location, number of hires, timing, and an outline of the employment conditions. We will help organize the necessary checks and preparations for recruitment.
Official Resources and Related Consultation Services
Systems and public consultation services may change. Please check the latest official information when proceeding with an application. Public consultation services are separate from our office.
Let's start by organizing your hiring plan and job duties.
We accept inquiries from companies nationwide about hiring foreign workers, job openings, and checking statuses of residence. We do not guarantee successful recruitment or approval of a status of residence.
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