Key points

  • Many fields use JFT-Basic or JLPT N4 as the baseline. Nursing care has an additional care-Japanese test, while bus and taxi driving require a higher level, among other field-specific rules.
  • The provider, country, schedule, fee, and identity documents differ by field.
  • People who satisfactorily completed Technical Intern Training (ii) may receive exemptions when moving into a related job category. Moving to another field normally requires that field's skills test.
  • SSW (ii) may require work or supervisory experience in addition to the SSW (ii) skills test.
  • Booking information changes quickly, so confirm the provider's latest page before paying.