Japan plans to invite 820,000 skilled professionals. Check your eligibility now!

Highlights: 820,000 skilled professionals are invited under the skilled worker visa program

• The Japanese government will welcome 820,000 skilled professionals in the next five fiscal years.
• Japan is expanding its skilled worker visa program starting in April to include new industries like forestry and transportation.
• Japan's demand for foreign labor has increased in a few sectors, such as transportation and logistics.
• Four new industries are added to the Specified Skilled Worker visa program.

 

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Japan is updating its approach toward foreign laborers

On Friday, the Japanese government announced a significant expansion of its foreign skilled worker visa program. This step allowes more individuals to stay up to five years and support the nation’s economy.

 

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Expansion of its Industries

The Japanese government has added four new industries to the Specified Skilled Worker visa program, totaling 16. The newly added sectors are:

• Road
• Railway Transportation
• Forestry
• Timber Industries

 

Changes introduced by Government under skilled worker visa program

The list of a few factors affecting the visa program is given below:

• Increased Visa Targets

The Japanese government plans to welcome 820,000 foreign workers under its visa program.

• Streamlining Admission Process

The government plans to revise a few regulations, aiming to enable the immediate acceptance of skilled foreign workers to the newly added sectors.

• Industry-specific Requirements

Skilled foreigners are now eligible for roles such as drivers of buses, trucks, and taxis.

 

Benefits of the Visa Program

Foreigners under this visa program must illustrate professional competence and Japanese language skill to allow for immediate employment. This visa allows unlimited renewals and also permits workers to bring their family members to Japan.

 

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