Explanation of the specific skill visa application flow

Specific skill visa application flow

The status of residence "Specified skillswas established.
From April 2019, 4, the following year, the acceptance of foreigners with specific skills will start, and more and more foreigners are thinking about applying for specific skills.
However, the application method is divided for each case, so some people may find it confusing.

Here, we will explain each of the following four categories.

1. XNUMX.For foreigners living abroad
2. XNUMX.For foreigners living in Japan
3. XNUMX.Necessary procedures depending on nationality
4. XNUMX.Depending on the field, it is necessary to join the council before applying for a visa

XNUMX.For foreigners living abroad

Foreigners living abroad are slightly different from those living in Japan.
However, as a major premise, it is necessary to pass the specific field and Japanese language exams conducted in Japan and overseas.
In addition, Whether technical intern training No. 2 has been successfully completedis also an important point.

In addition, there are cases in which the person previously lived in Japan and returned to Japan after finishing Technical Intern Training No. 2 at that time.
In this case, if the situation is favorable,Exemption from specific field and Japanese language examsSo, please use it if applicable.

Based on these, if a foreigner living abroad applies for a specific skill, the flow will be as follows.

1. Passed the exam or completed Technical Intern Training No. 2
2. conclude an employment contract
3. Formulation of support plan for foreigners with specific skills No. 1
4. Application for Certificate of Eligibility
5. apply for a visa
6. Enter Japan and work

In this way, after entering Japan, the cooperation of the company where you work is essential.
Also, in the case of foreigners living abroad, unlike foreigners staying in Japan, there is a point that the infrastructure for living is not ready.
Therefore, it is important to establish a system that will allow them to get used to life in Japan and devote themselves to their work as soon as possible.

XNUMX.For foreigners living in Japan

For foreigners living in Japan, things are a little different than when living abroad.
The biggest among them isStatus of residence.
Foreigners already have a status of residence because they already live in Japan.
When applying for specific skills,"change"It will be done in this way.
This point is different, so keep that in mind.

Based on these, when a foreigner living in Japan applies, the flow is as follows.

1. Passed the exam or completed Technical Intern Training No. 2
2. Sign an employment contract with a specified skilled foreigner
3. Develop a support plan for foreigners with specific skills No. 1
4. Apply for permission to change residence status
5. Change residence status
6. start working

Foreigners living in Japan are required to have knowledge and experience in specific fields and the Japanese language, just like those living overseas.

Another point of interest is thatApplication for permission to change residence statusThere will be.
You can apply for this by visiting the Regional Immigration Bureau or applying online.
On this occasion,In principle, the application must be made by the person in question.So be careful.
If you are allowed to change your status of residence, you can change your status of residence to a specific skill by paying only a fee.

XNUMX.Necessary procedures depending on nationality

Not all nationalities are the same when applying for a specific skill visa.
The procedure varies depending on the nationality of the applicant.
Among them, separate documents are required for the following nationalities.

• Philippine
• Vietnam
• Chugoku
• Indonesia
• Nepal
• Myanmar

If you have one of these nationalities and are coming to Japan as a medium- to long-term resident, you will need to"Tuberculosis non-disease certificate'Is required to be submitted.
This is mandated by pre-entry tuberculosis screening conducted by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
Please have the certificate issued by a medical institution designated by the Japanese government in your home country.

The reason why the tuberculosis non-disease certificate is necessary is that the number of foreign-born patients has been increasing in recent years.
In particular, there is a tendency to increase among young people, who are likely to be infected in large numbers, and there are cases where people of the above nationalities develop symptoms while staying in Japan.
This procedure is taken because tuberculosis is a very deadly disease.

XNUMX.Depending on the field, it is necessary to join the council before applying for a visa

To apply for a specific skill visa,Joining the associationmay be required.
The council is an organization established for companies to appropriately accept foreigners with specific skill visas.

One thing to keep in mind here is that not all industries have to join in advance.
Please note that the following industries are compulsory to join.

• ● 3 manufacturing fields
• ● Building cleaning Management

If these industries hire foreigners with specific skill visas, please join the council immediately.

For other industries, the timing of joining the council is clearly defined, and when accepting foreigners with specific skills No. 1 for the first time,Within 4 months after starting employmentmust be.
If you do not join, your application for certification, change, or renewal of a specific skill visa may be disapproved.
So be sure to join us.

On the other hand,Only the first person is obliged to joinDon't forget that.
It is not necessary when accepting the second and subsequent persons.
It is a good idea to keep this in mind when you join the council.

Check the requirements for both foreigners and companies

When applying for a specific skill visa, both the foreigner and the host company must confirm the requirements.
This is because it cannot be accepted unless one of them meets the requirements.

Under the Immigration Control Act, companies that hire foreigners with specific skill visasInstitution to which the specified skill belongscalled.
Companies should first meet the following requirements to become a specific skill affiliated organization.

• ・Comply with laws and regulations such as labor / social insurance / tax
• ・Do not involuntarily leave workers engaged in the same type of work as specified skilled workers within one year
• ・There have been no missing foreign workers within one year due to reasons that should be blamed on the organization to which the specific skill belongs
• ・Within 5 years, there is no reason for disqualification due to violation of immigration law or labor law
• ・Payment of remuneration by transfer to a savings account
• ・Joining the Specified Skills Council
• ・We have a system that can provide support in a language that foreigners can fully understand.
• ・There is a track record of appropriately accepting and managing mid- to long-term residents, and a support manager and a support staff are appointed from among officers and employees (concurrent posts possible)
• ・Supporting authors, etc. do not fall under disqualification reasons

In addition to meeting these requirements, it is also necessary to have a plan to support foreigners living in Japan.

The following 10 items will be evaluated.

• ・Advance guidance for foreigners before entering Japan
• ・ Pick-up and drop-off when entering and leaving Japan
• ・Securing housing/contract support necessary for daily life
• ・ Life orientation
• ・Accompaniment to official procedures, etc.
• ・ Providing opportunities for learning Japanese
• ・Response to consultation/complaints
• ・ Promotion of exchange with Japanese people
• ・ Job change support
• ・Regular interviews/Notification to administrative agencies

It can be said that there are overwhelmingly more requirements to be met and actions to be taken by companies compared to Japanese employees.

Foreigners on the other handSpecified skill No. 1 evaluation testとJapanese language proficiency testmust have passed
Therefore, before accepting, be sure to check whether the foreigner meets the requirements.

Necessary documents to the applicant

There are many documents required to apply for a specific skill visa.
It is difficult to collect them in a day or two, so you will have to spend some time collecting them.

The necessary documents are managed by the Immigration Bureau.Specific Skill Comprehensive Support Sitecan also be downloaded at
There is also a cover page, so it is recommended to check it in advance.

With that in mind, here are the documents you will need for your application:

[Documents for the applicant]

• ・ Cover
• ・ List of documents to be submitted for residence applications for foreigners with specific skills
• ・ Application for issuance of Certificate of Eligibility
• ・Explanation about remuneration for foreigners with specific skills
• ・Copy of specific skill employment contract
• ・ A copy of the employment contract
• ・Payment of wages
• ・Description of employment contract
• ・Description of collection fee
• ・Health checkup personal card
• ・Recipient's declaration form
• ・No. 1 Specified Skilled Foreigner Support Plan
• ・Description on the support consignment contract with the registered support organization
• ・Documents related to the procedures to be followed stipulated in the bilateral agreement

The above isApplicant himself / herselfIt is a document for

continueDocuments to be submitted by companiesis as below.

[Documents to be submitted by companies]

• ・ Specified Skills Affiliation Organization Outline
• ・ Registration certificate
• ・A copy of the resident card of the officer involved in business execution
• ・Written oath regarding officers of specific skilled workers
• ・Certificate related to payment of labor insurance premiums, etc.
• ・Social insurance premium participation status answer sheet or health insurance
• ・Copy of welfare pension insurance premium receipt
• ・Certificate of tax payment issued by tax office
• ・ Tax office issued by municipalities for corporate inhabitant tax
• ・Description on performance of public obligations

Some documents require different lengths of time depending on whether they are new to you or are being accepted.

Furthermore, if a foreigner changes their status of residence to a specific skill, the following additional documents will be required at the time of application.

[Additional documents required when changing to specific skill]

• ・Taxation certificate and tax payment certificate for individual inhabitant tax for the most recent year
• ・Withholding record of employment income
• ・A copy of the applicant's National Health Insurance card
• ・A copy of the national pension premium receipt of the applicant
• ・Inquiry of applicant's insured person record
• ・Written pledge regarding the performance of public obligations

You will be asked for a lot of documents like this.
When you are thinking about applying, the key to a smooth application is how much documents you can collect in advance.

Points to note when applying

There are some points to be aware of when applying for a specific skill visa.
After clearing the difficult requirements and taking the time to gather the documents, you want to get the permit all at once. Please note the following to avoid failure when applying.

• ・Documents issued in Japan are limited to those issued within 3 months
• ・If you do not use the reference form provided by the Immigration Services Agency, a document stating the same content is required.
• ・If the documents to be submitted are written in a foreign language, a Japanese translation must be attached.
• ・Submitted materials will not be returned
• ・Consultation for specific skills is only possible at the Ministry of Justice and local immigration bureaus
• ・Applications are accepted only in person.
• ・A fee of 4,000 yen is required when changing or renewing the status of residence to a specific skill.

Above all, I would like to note thatDeadline for original documents.
If you take too long to collect, your documents may expire.
The same thing can happen when you are asked for additional documentation.
Please note that once the deadline expires, you will have to reapply.

Summary

Specified Skilled Worker is a new status of residence that started in 2019.
The acquisition method differs depending on whether you live in Japan or overseas, so you need to understand which one you are applying for before applying.
Also, please note that some nationalities may require a separate certificate.

In order to accept foreigners with specific skills, companies must prepare various forms.
Since the number is very large, we recommend that you collect a certain amount in advance when applying.
Some documents have a fixed period of ``issued within 3 months,'' so be sure to have all the documents correct when applying.

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