Employment for Skill Development starts April 2027 — step-by-step Japanese requirements
Pre-launch information — may change
- What changes
- Employment for Skill Development replaces Technical Intern Training.
- From
- 1 April 2027.
- Who
- People coming under the new system and their employers. Before starting work: pass an A1-level test (or 100+ hours of A1 courses at a certified institution). To move to SSW (i): pass an A2-level test such as JLPT N4.
- What to do
- Plan JFT-Basic or JLPT. This is pre-launch information and may change.
Read the announcement by Immigration Services Agency of Japan ↗
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Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan ・ Last checked: 2026-10-01