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SKILLED LABOR
Skilled Labor Visa
Support for Skilled Labor visa applications for chefs, cooks, craftsmen, and other specialized skilled workers.
Skilled Labor status is used for work requiring special industrial skills, such as foreign cuisine chefs. We organize work history, certificates, restaurant or company materials, job duties, and employment conditions.
PRICE
From JPY 110,000
Fees vary depending on activity type, work history evidence, employer documents, and translations.
OVERVIEW
Overview
Skilled Labor status covers work requiring special skills based on foreign culture, industry, or techniques.
A common example is a chef for foreign cuisine, but the required experience and evidence differ by activity type.
The application must prove the applicant's skill history and show that the Japanese employer truly needs those skills.
REQUIREMENTS
Main Requirements
Confirm the activity type and required years of skilled experience
Prepare work history certificates and evidence of actual skilled duties
Show that the Japanese job requires specialized skills
Prepare employer documents, restaurant or company materials, and employment conditions
Check salary, work location, and business scale
DOCUMENTS
Required Documents
Passport, residence card, application forms, and photos
Employment contract, job description, and salary documents
Work history certificates, qualification documents, menus, photos, or skill evidence
Company registration, financial statements, shop or restaurant documents, and business license documents
Statement explaining the applicant's skill and duties in Japan
RISK
Common Refusal Reasons
Work history certificates do not prove the required skilled experience
Duties are treated as general labor rather than specialized skill work
Restaurant or company documents are insufficient
Employment terms, salary, or work location are unclear
The activity type or required experience is misunderstood
SUPPORT
Our Support
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Organizing work history, skill evidence, and employer documents
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Preparing application forms, job descriptions, and explanation materials
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Supporting overseas invitation, change, and renewal applications
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can chefs apply for this status?
A. Yes, foreign cuisine chefs are a common case, but experience and evidence must be checked carefully.
Q. Is general restaurant work enough?
A. No. The work must require specialized skilled labor, and the documents must show that clearly.
Q. Can employers consult before hiring?
A. Yes. We can check whether the candidate's experience and planned duties fit the visa requirements.
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