{"id":5623,"date":"2026-07-29T14:14:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T05:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ssw.mirocstaff.co.jp\/?page_id=5623"},"modified":"2026-07-29T14:44:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T05:44:55","slug":"type2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ssw.mirocstaff.co.jp\/en\/employer\/about-ssw\/type2\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Specified Skills No. 2?"},"content":{"rendered":"<section>\n<div class=\"section__hero--layer\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h1>Details of specific skill No. 2<span>Towards long-term development and securing skilled human resources<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>&#8220;Specified Skilled Worker No. 2&#8221; is a residence status granted to foreigners who have &#8220;skilled skills&#8221; that are even more advanced than No. 1.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>No. 1 has a term of &#8220;5 years in total,&#8221; but No. 2 has no renewal restrictions and can be used to apply for permanent residence in the future.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>Let&#8217;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.<\/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\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>Main characteristics of specific skill No. 2 and differences from No. 1<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"center mb-40\">Item 2 requires a level of skill that allows for supervision and management of the site.<\/p>\n<div class=\"title__small\">\n<h3>Revolutionary benefits of No. 2<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__bar employer mb-40\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">No limit on period of stay<\/h3>\n<p>By continuing to renew your license, you can continue working in Japan indefinitely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">Family members can accompany<\/h3>\n<p>You can bring your spouse and children to Japan and live with them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">Path to permanent residence application<\/h3>\n<p>Your period of stay will be counted, making it easier to meet the requirements for future permanent residence applications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"title__small\">\n<h3>Comparison table: No. 1 \/ No. 2<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__table employer\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<table>\n<tr>\n<th>item<\/th>\n<th>Specific skill No. 1<\/th>\n<th>Specified Skills No. 2<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Period of stay<\/td>\n<td>Up to 5 years in total<\/td>\n<td>indefinitely<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>skill level<\/td>\n<td>Passed the Specified Skills No. 1 evaluation test or successfully completed technical training<\/td>\n<td>Passed the Specified Skills No. 2 evaluation test or have a certain level of practical experience as a supervisor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>accompanying family<\/td>\n<td>basically not accepted<\/td>\n<td>Possible (spouse, child)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>support obligation<\/td>\n<td>\u201cSupport\u201d from the accepting company or registered support organization is required<\/td>\n<td>No support obligation (optional by the accepting company)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>Target areas of issue 2 (latest information)<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"center mb-40\">Initially, only construction and shipbuilding were involved, but due to system reforms,<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>This has been expanded to 11 fields, including &#8220;restaurant&#8221; and &#8220;food and beverage manufacturing,&#8221; which Miroku Staff focuses on.<\/p>\n<div class=\"list__bar employer\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">restaurant industry<\/h3>\n<p>A leader who manages the entire store and has advanced cooking skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">Food and beverage manufacturing industry<\/h3>\n<p>Production line management, quality control, staff guidance and supervision.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">others<\/h3>\n<p>Accommodation, agriculture, nursing care (*There is a separate quota for nursing care depending on the &#8220;care worker&#8221; qualification), etc.<\/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\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>Conditions for moving to No. 2<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"center mb-40\">To move from No. 1 to No. 2, the following requirements must be met:<\/p>\n<div class=\"list__bar employer mb-40\">\n<ol>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">proof of proficiency<\/h3>\n<p>Pass the &#8220;Specific Skills No. 2 Evaluation Test&#8221; established in each field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">work experience<\/h3>\n<p>Experience in working while instructing multiple workers on site (such as experience as a team leader) may be required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-20\">Japanese ability<\/h3>\n<p>Communication skills equivalent to or better than No. 1 (proof by exam is often not required, but a high level is expected in practice).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"center\">Obtaining Specified Skilled Worker No. 2 is a great motivation for foreigners as well.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>At Miroku Staff, we will advise you on career advancement support to ensure you don&#8217;t miss out on talented people.<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>We also work with our affiliated administrative scriveners to support you with visa procedures when bringing family members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section white\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>Information for companies you may also want to read<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__link employer\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/employer\/about-ssw\/\">What is specific skill?<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/employer\/flow\/\">Recruitment method and flow for specific skills<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/employer\/cost\/\">Recruitment costs and fees for specific skills<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/employer\/merit\/\">Advantages of hiring specific skills<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/employer\/industry\/\">List of industries that can be hired<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/employer\/nationality\/\">Recruitment guide by nationality<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"\/en\/employer\/service\/\">Foreign recruitment support service details<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"title__basic\">\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"list__faq employer\">\n<dl>\n<dt><p>The recruitment fee is very low at 100,000 yen, but will there be any additional costs later?<\/p><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The recruitment fee is 100,000 yen (excluding tax) only once.<br\/>There are no other initial fees to pay to us.<br\/>However, actual fees for the administrative scrivener involved in applying for residence status will be required separately.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt><p>What nationality can you introduce me to?<\/p><\/dt>\n<dd><p>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.<br\/>We are especially strong in partnering with local schools in South Asia (Nepal, etc.).<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt><p>What is the difference between specific skill No. 1 and No. 2?<\/p><\/dt>\n<dd><p>The main differences are in &#8220;period of stay&#8221; and &#8220;accompaniment of family members&#8221;.<br\/>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.<\/p><\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"btn__link employer\">\n<a href=\"\/en\/employer\/faq\/\">Go to FAQ list for companies<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"footer__contact\">\n<figure><img alt=\"\u307e\u305a\u306f\u7121\u6599\u306e\u8cc7\u6599\u8acb\u6c42\u30fb\u76f8\u8ac7\u304b\u3089\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/origin\/img\/common\/figure_1.webp\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"inner employer\">\n<p>First of all, it&#8217;s free<br class=\"hide-480\"\/>From requests for materials and consultations<\/p>\n<div class=\"btn__link--small worker\">\n<a href=\"\/en\/employer\/contact\">Inquiry\/Request for quotation<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Details of specific skill No. 2Towards long-term development and securing skilled human resources &#8220;Specified Skilled Worker No. 2&#8221; 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