{"id":4941,"date":"2026-07-29T11:25:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T02:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssw.mirocstaff.co.jp\/?page_id=4941"},"modified":"2026-07-29T14:44:56","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T05:44:56","slug":"rules","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ssw.mirocstaff.co.jp\/en\/worker\/change-jobs\/rules\/","title":{"rendered":"What is job change for specific skills?Conditions for changing jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"<section>\n<div class=\"section__hero--layer worker\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h1>Job change rules for specific skills (SSW)<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>Conditions to follow<\/h1>\n<p>For those with specific skills who want to quit their current company and work at a new company.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>Specific skill visas allow you to change jobs just like Japanese people.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>However, there are rules that must be followed in order to maintain your visa.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>Let&#8217;s check the conditions for the right job change with MirocStaff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"background-blobs\">\n<div id=\"blob1\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"blob2\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"blob3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"inner mid\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>[Important] Two patterns that allow you to change jobs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__grid--2 worker\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"label worker--1\">Changing jobs in the same field<\/h3>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h4 class=\"theme--3\">No exam required<\/h4>\n<p class=\"center\">Example: From a restaurant to another restaurant company.<br\/>You can still use your current exam pass certificate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3 class=\"label employer--2\">Changing jobs to a different field<\/h3>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h4 class=\"theme--3\">new exam needed<\/h4>\n<p class=\"center\">Example: From eating out to food and beverage manufacturing.<br\/>You must pass a skill test in the field you want to work in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"inner mid\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>Conditions necessary for changing jobs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"center mb-40\">Check before changing companies<\/p>\n<div class=\"list__bar worker\">\n<ol>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">Must be within the period of residence status (visa)<\/h3>\n<p>You must start the process before the deadline expires.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">Obtaining a \u201cretirement certificate\u201d from your previous company<\/h3>\n<p>Necessary for job change procedures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">Avoid long periods of time when you are not working<\/h3>\n<p>If you do nothing for more than three months after leaving the company, your visa may be cancelled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">Good behavior<\/h3>\n<p>It will check whether you are paying your taxes and pension properly and whether you are indebted to the police.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"inner mid\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>Why Miroku Staff makes career changes successful<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__grid--3 worker\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<figure><img alt=\"\u753b\u50cf\u304c\u3042\u308a\u307e\u305b\u3093\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/origin\/img\/common\/noimage.webp\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3>Overwhelming number of referral companies (more than 4,000 companies)<\/h3>\n<p>You can choose from a wide variety of employment locations, including the group&#8217;s 4,000 customer restaurants, 2,000 construction shops, and 100 factories and warehouses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<figure><img alt=\"\u753b\u50cf\u304c\u3042\u308a\u307e\u305b\u3093\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/origin\/img\/common\/noimage.webp\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3>Professional support for visa procedures<\/h3>\n<p>Because we collaborate with our contracted administrative scriveners, complex visa change and renewal procedures associated with job changes can proceed smoothly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<figure><img alt=\"\u753b\u50cf\u304c\u3042\u308a\u307e\u305b\u3093\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/origin\/img\/common\/noimage.webp\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3>Life support professional<\/h3>\n<p>We have a track record of supporting more than 1,000 people, including those who have passed the Specified Skilled Worker No. 1 certification and those who wish to do so, and we have established a lifestyle support system that includes securing housing near the workplace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"inner mid\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>List of documents required for job change<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__bar worker\">\n<ol>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">what you prepare<\/h3>\n<p>Passport, residence card, resume, exam pass certificate (if going to a different field).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">What I received from my previous company<\/h3>\n<p>Certificate of retirement, tax withholding slip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">What Miroku staff can help you with<\/h3>\n<p>Contracts with new companies, support plans, etc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section white\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>Also read: Information for those who want to work<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__link worker\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/worker\/guide\/\">What does it mean to work with specific skills in Japan?<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/worker\/requirements\/\">Conditions and tests for working with specific skills<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/worker\/salary\/\">Salary and treatment of specific skills<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/worker\/step\/\">How to work in Japan\/Steps<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/worker\/jobs\/\">Search for jobs<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/worker\/change-jobs\/\">Those who want to change jobs with specific skills<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section small\">\n<div class=\"inner mid\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__faq worker mb-40\">\n<dl>\n<dt><p>What kind of exam is required to become a specific skill No. 1?<\/p><\/dt>\n<dd><p>You will need to pass the Japanese language test (JFT-Basic or JLPT N4 or higher) and the skill evaluation test for the field you want to work in.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>However, those who successfully complete Technical Intern Training No. 2 may be exempted from the exam.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt><p>My Japanese is not very good yet, is that okay?<\/p><\/dt>\n<dd><p>Miroku Staff is affiliated with Japanese language schools and vocational schools, and also provides study advice.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>There are also many jobs that you can start without having a high level of Japanese language skills, such as arranging and picking ingredients.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt><p>What kind of work can you introduce me to?<\/p><\/dt>\n<dd><p>We can introduce you to a wide range of jobs, including eating out (restaurants), food and beverage manufacturing (factories), distribution warehouses, lodging, and nursing care.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>We have a wide range of options, including 4,000 customer restaurants and 100 factories of our group companies.<\/p><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"btn__link worker\">\n<a href=\"\/en\/worker\/faq\/\">For those who want to work, go to FAQ list<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"footer__contact\">\n<figure><img alt=\"\u307e\u305a\u306f\u6c17\u8efd\u306b\u30e6\u30fc\u30b6\u30fc\u767b\u9332\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/origin\/img\/common\/figure_2.webp\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"inner worker\">\n<p>First of all, feel free to<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>User registration<\/p>\n<div class=\"btn__link--small employer\">\n<a href=\"\/en\/worker\/contact\/\">Free user registration<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Job change rules for specific skills (SSW)Conditions to follow For those with specific skills who want to quit their current company and work at a new company.Specific skill visas allow you to change jobs just like Japanese people.However, there are rules that must be followed in order to maintain your visa.Let&#8217;s check the conditions for 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