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Details of specific skill No. 2Towards long-term development and securing skilled human resources

“Specified Skilled Worker No. 2” is a residence status granted to foreigners who have “skilled skills” that are even more advanced than No. 1.
No. 1 has a term of “5 years in total,” but No. 2 has no renewal restrictions and can be used to apply for permanent residence in the future.
Let’s take a closer look at the mechanism of the No. 2 system, which will allow you to work as a core member of your company for a long time.

Main characteristics of specific skill No. 2 and differences from No. 1

Item 2 requires a level of skill that allows for supervision and management of the site.

Revolutionary benefits of No. 2

  • No limit on period of stay

    By continuing to renew your license, you can continue working in Japan indefinitely.

  • Family members can accompany

    You can bring your spouse and children to Japan and live with them.

  • Path to permanent residence application

    Your period of stay will be counted, making it easier to meet the requirements for future permanent residence applications.

Comparison table: No. 1 / No. 2

item Specific skill No. 1 Specified Skills No. 2
Period of stay Up to 5 years in total indefinitely
skill level Passed the Specified Skills No. 1 evaluation test or successfully completed technical training Passed the Specified Skills No. 2 evaluation test or have a certain level of practical experience as a supervisor
accompanying family basically not accepted Possible (spouse, child)
support obligation “Support” from the accepting company or registered support organization is required No support obligation (optional by the accepting company)

Target areas of issue 2 (latest information)

Initially, only construction and shipbuilding were involved, but due to system reforms,
This has been expanded to 11 fields, including “restaurant” and “food and beverage manufacturing,” which Miroku Staff focuses on.

  • restaurant industry

    A leader who manages the entire store and has advanced cooking skills.

  • Food and beverage manufacturing industry

    Production line management, quality control, staff guidance and supervision.

  • others

    Accommodation, agriculture, nursing care (*There is a separate quota for nursing care depending on the “care worker” qualification), etc.

Conditions for moving to No. 2

To move from No. 1 to No. 2, the following requirements must be met:

  1. proof of proficiency

    Pass the “Specific Skills No. 2 Evaluation Test” established in each field.

  2. work experience

    Experience in working while instructing multiple workers on site (such as experience as a team leader) may be required.

  3. Japanese ability

    Communication skills equivalent to or better than No. 1 (proof by exam is often not required, but a high level is expected in practice).

Obtaining Specified Skilled Worker No. 2 is a great motivation for foreigners as well.
At Miroku Staff, we will advise you on career advancement support to ensure you don’t miss out on talented people.
We also work with our affiliated administrative scriveners to support you with visa procedures when bringing family members.

Frequently asked questions

The recruitment fee is very low at 100,000 yen, but will there be any additional costs later?

The recruitment fee is 100,000 yen (excluding tax) only once.
There are no other initial fees to pay to us.
However, actual fees for the administrative scrivener involved in applying for residence status will be required separately.

What nationality can you introduce me to?

From among the 30,000 people registered as temporary workers, we can introduce you to multinational human resources such as Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Myanmar.
We are especially strong in partnering with local schools in South Asia (Nepal, etc.).

What is the difference between specific skill No. 1 and No. 2?

The main differences are in “period of stay” and “accompaniment of family members”.
Specified Skilled Worker No. 1 has a total period of stay of up to 5 years and is basically unable to bring his or her family with him, whereas Specified Skilled Worker No. 2 has no renewal period for his or her period of stay and can be accompanied by his or her family.