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Skilled Labor - Required Documents
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Japan life info The Skilled Labor visa status is for activities involving work requiring skilled techniques in special industrial fields, based on contracts with public or private organizations in Japan.
| Applicable Activities | Work requiring skilled techniques in special industrial fields, based on contracts with public or private organizations in Japan |
|---|---|
| Period of Stay | 5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months |
Eligible Fields
- Cuisine Cook - Cooking foreign cuisine or food manufacturing (10+ years practical experience)
- Construction Technician - Foreign-style construction or civil engineering (10+ years practical experience)
- Foreign Product Manufacturing/Repair - Manufacturing or repairing foreign-specific products (10+ years practical experience)
- Gem/Precious Metal/Fur Processing - Processing gems, precious metals, or furs (10+ years practical experience)
- Animal Trainer - Animal training (10+ years practical experience)
- Oil/Geothermal Drilling - Oil exploration, geothermal drilling (10+ years practical experience)
- Aircraft Pilot - Aircraft piloting (1,000+ flight hours)
- Sports Instructor - Sports instruction (3+ years practical experience or international competition participation)
- Sommelier - Wine tasting, etc. (5+ years practical experience, international competition placement, etc.)
Important Notes Before Applying
- For questions about application forms and required documents, please contact the Immigration Information Center. (TEL: 0570-013904)
- Applications with incomplete documents may result in significant delays or denial of permission.
- All certificates issued in Japan must be submitted within 3 months of the date of issue.
- Documents written in foreign languages must be accompanied by a Japanese translation.
Application for Certificate of Eligibility (New)
Common Required Documents
| No. | Required Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for Certificate of Eligibility - 1 copy | Go to application form |
| 2 | Photograph - 1 | 4cm (H) x 3cm (W) |
| 3 | Return envelope - 1 | Standard envelope with recipient address and registered mail stamps attached |
Other required documents vary depending on the affiliated organization’s category and application field. Please contact the Immigration Services Agency for details.
Application for Change of Status of Residence
| No. | Required Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for Change of Status of Residence - 1 copy | Go to application form |
| 2 | Photograph - 1 | Not required for those under 16 years old |
| 3 | Passport and Residence Card | For presentation |
Application for Extension of Period of Stay
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| No. | Required Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for Extension of Period of Stay - 1 copy | Go to application form |
| 2 | Photograph - 1 | Not required for those under 16 or for extensions of 3 months or less |
| 3 | Passport and Residence Card | For presentation |
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