Japan Visa for Pakistani
Japan has finally begun working visas for Pakistanis. The unique aspect of
the new visa program is that those with less education and even those who are
not matriculated may also apply. The confirmation is based on an announcement
by the Japanese Embassy in Pakistan on the 23rd of December 2019. “The
fundamental degree of Japanese proficiency and language testing can help you
get successful in the process”. The good news is that as of Monday
ambassadors of Japan for Pakistan, H.E. Mr. MATSUDA Kuninori, and Federal
Secretary of the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource
Development, H.E. Ms. Aamir Hasan, signed the Memorandum for Cooperation at the
Ceremony. H.E. The Hon. SONOURA Kentaro, Special Advisor for Foreign Affairs of
the President ABE Shinzo of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan (LDP) He was
in Pakistan on a two-day trip attended the ceremony and Mr. Zulfi Bukhari.
Which nations’ nationals are eligible?
Pakistan is now joining 9 other countries that include those from the
Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Mongolia, Vietnam, Uzbekistan,
Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh to be qualified to apply for the new work and
immigration visa policy that Japan which was first announced in April 2019.
What is the policy on work visas?
Japan introduced its latest “Specified Skill Visa’ (tokutei ginou, Te
Ding Ji Neng ) immigration policy on the 1st April 2019. As per the
legislation, Japan can now accept significant number of foreign workers. Based
on estimates, up to *345,150 foreign workers will be able to relocate to Japan
to work in Japan’s labor market.
Essential requirements
In the words of the Japanese Ambassador, the most essential requirement for
applicants to be granted a visa is to master in the Japanese language.
Additionally, those who succeed in complete the initial five years of visa in
Japan are able to take their families along too.
There is no age limit restriction set in government officials of the
Japanese government. However, applicants must be at least 18 years old age when
they apply. The program of immigration may be an imitation of South Korea. The
current program is already recruiting an army of workers from Pakistan with the
help of the Korean proficiency test. Similar will be the case for this new
program. Candidates will need to be able to pass the test for the Japanese
language that is administered in the Japanese government before being selected
according to a strict procedure.
Job-related profession categories
The Japanese Ambassador added that Japan has now opened the recruitment
process for 14 sectors of work which are: 1. agriculture 2. Materials
processing 3. nursing care 4. nursing care. shipbuilding 5. restaurants 6.
Airport ground handling and aircraft maintenance 7. food and drink 8. hotels 9.
industrial machinery 10. electronic and electrical machinery 11. Building
cleaning 12. construction 13. vehicle maintenance 14. fishing
List of Visas that are industry-specific distribution
Sector Name Number
of Visas Allocated
Nursing care 60,000
Restaurants 53,000
Construction 40,000
Cleaning up the building 37,000
Agriculture 36,500
Food and drinks 34,000
Hospitality 22,000
Materials processing 21,500
Shipbuilding 13,000
Fishery 9,000
Automotive Parts Manufacturing 21,500
Industrial Machinery 7,000
Electronics and electrical equipment 4700
Aviation 2200
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Check out the full information about Japan’s latest immigration policy,
which was announced in April of 2019.
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Work permits of various types created
In accordance with the law the work permit category is divided into two
kinds that permit work: Visa type 1 and Visa Type 2.
Visa Type 1 (Specified Skills Visa 1- SSV1)
Foreigners who have Japanese proficiency in the language and
industry-specific abilities are eligible to apply for this five years visa.
This type of work visa allows foreign workers to work in the 14 mentioned
sectors that are middle and lower-level of skilled labor. Candidates for this
type of visa will need to successfully pass the Japanese proficiency test and
technical examinations. In addition, they need to have a solid work history in
the field of work they want to work in. The visa will be granted initially with
a period of five years. The unfortunate thing is that workers will not be
allowed to bring relatives with their. The visa type is limited-time but cannot
be extended beyond the time it is change to visa type 2. The government plans
to grant the first year of 47,550 work visas. Over five years, this number will
increase to higher than 345150. The surprising thing is that it includes 60,000
visas specifically for the nursing sector. This Japanese government will
conduct an Japanese exam for the Visa Type One in ten countries, including
Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Mongolia, Nepal as well as The
Philippines, Cambodia, China and Pakistan.
Visa Type 2 (Specified Skills Visa 2- SSV2)
People who are under visa type 1 may request visa Type two (starting at
2021) when they have achieved more advanced levels of expertise in their field
of expertise. At present, applicants are able to apply for 2 streams: shipping
and construction. Visa holders are able to bring family members along with
them, and allows unlimited renewals of visas. It could potentially allow them
to later apply to obtain permanent residency (that is normally granted
following 10 years continuous residency in Japan) as well. The quota hasn’t
been disclosed for this category of visa. Candidates in this category are not
required to pass the tests to prove their proficiency in the language but
instead they’ll be evaluated by a test that tests their capabilities. First,
you must work consistently to obey the law, pay your taxes. Then, you’ll be able
to apply for SSV2. The most effective action undertaken by the Justice Ministry
which issued an ordinance that requires employers to pay workers wages equal to
or greater than the wages of Japanese citizens. The money will be transferred
directly into the accounts of employees’ banks. To ensure the effectiveness of
the program and to help foreigners living in Japan The government plans to
establish 100 consultation centers throughout the country to address questions
of work, medical assistance as well as child-rearing in foreign languages. Visa
conversion procedures appear to be in place immediately in April 2019 for
people who live in Japan and would like to apply for the “Specified Skill
Visa’ stream. Students from the “Technical Intern Training Course’ eligible
to apply for the new visa.
The introduction of the new japanese test for language
Japan has announced a new Japanese proficiency test for Japanese called
Japan Foundation Japanese Basic Test (Guo Ji Jiao Ji Jin Ri Ben Yu Ji Chu
tesuto). Both visa category 1 as well as 2 the stipulated minimum level of
Japanese proficiency is N4 or higher. Certain industries could require an upper
score should they require. If you have completed three years of training in
practical are exempt from this condition.
Japan Visa for Pakistani