{"id":5975,"date":"2026-07-29T19:10:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T10:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssw.mirocstaff.co.jp\/?post_type=columns&#038;p=5975"},"modified":"2026-07-29T19:10:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T10:10:09","slug":"employer-construction-industry-guide","status":"publish","type":"columns","link":"https:\/\/ssw.mirocstaff.co.jp\/en\/columns\/employer-construction-industry-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"[Construction field] Acceptance conditions for specific skills and application procedures to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The aging of the workforce and the decline in the number of young workers in the construction industry is a serious situation that is shaking Japan&#8217;s industrial foundation. In order to respond to this situation, the specific skill system is actively accepting workers in the construction field. However, hiring specific skills in the construction field is subject to very strict rules compared to other industries (restaurants, food manufacturing, etc.), and requires a unique procedure called &#8220;application for approval of acceptance plan&#8221; with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. For companies that are about to start hiring, we will detail the important requirements and procedural steps to keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Detailed background and latest trends in Japan<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In order to accept specific skilled foreigners in the construction field, companies must first meet &#8220;requirements unique to the construction field.&#8221; The most important thing to do is to pay your salary on a monthly basis, rather than on a daily or hourly basis, to prevent a decrease in income due to bad weather. In addition, the accepting company&#8217;s executives and personnel are required to be members of the Japan Construction Skills and Human Resources Corporation (JAC), or to belong to a construction industry organization. Furthermore, in addition to proving that they pay foreign employees wages equal to or higher than those of Japanese workers, all accepting companies must register with the Construction Career Advancement System (CCUS) and visualize the employment history and skill qualifications of foreign employees.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important data and problem analysis that tell the truth<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>First characteristic (rapid expansion of market needs and background):<\/strong> The labor shortage in Japan is a structural problem, and the demand for ready-to-work human resources is rapidly increasing, especially in the manufacturing and service industries. Data has proven that the specific skills system guarantees a certain level of work experience and Japanese language proficiency, so there are very few mismatches in the initial stages of introduction.<\/li><li><strong>Second feature (required language skills and educational system):<\/strong> To obtain a Specified Skilled Worker No. 1 visa, it is mandatory to pass a Japanese language proficiency test (N4 or JFT-Basic) at a daily conversation level or above, but additional Japanese language training on industry terminology and work safety is effective for smooth instruction transfer on site.<\/li><li><strong>Third feature (same or higher salary treatment and motivation):<\/strong> Japanese laws and regulations strictly prohibit creating discriminatory disparities in working conditions such as basic pay and bonuses compared to Japanese employees working in the same business within the same company. Having a fair evaluation system in place is the key to preventing employee turnover and boosting morale across the team.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Important institutional rules and legal compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for the specific procedure, &#8220;before&#8221; applying for a visa to the Immigration Bureau, you must first apply to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (Regional Development Bureau) for &#8220;certification of construction specific skills acceptance plan&#8221; and obtain a certificate from the minister. This application to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism requires a wide variety of documents, including a copy of your construction business permit, proof of participation in social insurance, CCUS registration, and JAC membership proof. The examination period often takes about 1 to 2 months, and only after this certification is obtained from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism can you proceed to apply for a change of status of residence (or issuance) to the Immigration Bureau. Therefore, the overall construction period and recruitment schedule must be designed to be longer than in other fields.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important check sheet to prevent problems from occurring<\/h3>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>[Check 1] Multilingualization of employment contract documents:<\/strong> When hiring, it is necessary to obtain the foreigner&#8217;s agreement by providing and explaining in advance a &#8220;terms of employment&#8221; that specifies the wage breakdown, holidays, overtime work rules, etc. in his or her native language, which the foreigner can fully understand.<\/li><li><strong>[Check 2] Ensure payment of social insurance and taxes:<\/strong> It is mandatory to enroll in social insurance and to deduct and pay resident tax and pension from your salary. If you are in arrears, your visa renewal application (usually every 1 or 3 years) will be rejected and you will not be able to continue working in Japan.<\/li><li><strong>[Check 3] Ensuring appropriate space in the living environment:<\/strong> The legal minimum area for the room in which a foreigner resides is 7.5 square meters or more (bedroom area) per person, and is subject to strict immigration screening.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Specific practical points and solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is also important to manage safety and establish a chain of command for on-site work. Construction sites are close to the risk of accidents, so it is necessary to provide reliable safety and health education to foreign workers with specific skills, and to provide multilingual communication support to ensure that they understand work instructions accurately. Rather than simply placing workers on site as labor, an educational approach that prioritizes safety and develops their careers while helping them acquire skills will ultimately lead to long-term employment retention and the development of craftsmen.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For detailed information and support plans for safely and effectively utilizing the Specified Skills System, please visit this page on our website.<a href=\"\/en\/employer\/flow\/\">&#8220;Recruitment process&#8221;<\/a>Please take a look at it and use it to create an appropriate plan.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"callout-box\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip:<\/strong> What we place most importance on is &#8220;mental care in multiple languages&#8221; so that foreigners do not feel isolated in their lives or workplaces in Japan. Providing Japanese language learning opportunities and regular one-on-one interviews are the most effective solutions to prevent job turnover and maximize on-site performance.<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Summary and future prospects<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recruiting specific skills in the construction field requires a lot of processing time, but it is a great opportunity to recruit &#8220;serious, young, ready-to-work craftsmen&#8221; that more than makes up for it. In order to avoid the complexity of the procedure, the shortcut to success is to form a team with an administrative scrivener who has many applications in the construction field or a registration support organization with strong support. Let&#8217;s understand the system correctly and foster foreign skilled workers who will be responsible for the future of construction.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The aging of the workforce and the decline in the number of young workers in the construction industry is a serious situation that is shaking Japan&#8217;s industrial foundation. In order to respond to this situation, the specific skill system is actively accepting workers in the construction field. 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