Information regarding the documents required to use the Specified Skilled Worker program has been updated.
Source: Immigration Services Agency — Specified Skilled Worker
What’s the update?
Organise SSW document preparation by who issues each document and which application situation applies.
Source notes checked 19 Sep 2026. The date above is the original notice date.
What the source says
The official required-documents page describes applicant and company documents and distinguishes procedures for people abroad from those already in Japan. It includes application, health and test-related documents, subject to the applicable requirements and waivers.
Why this matters
A checklist copied from another applicant can be incomplete because the person’s location and circumstances may differ. The practical task is to identify the issuer, the responsible person and the applicable version of each document. A personal study website cannot decide whether a waiver applies to you.
Useful next steps
Start with the official pathway for your situation and make a table: document, issuer, who will obtain it, and questions to confirm. Coordinate company-supplied material with the company. Check current instructions before arranging translations or paying for certificates, and avoid posting identity or medical documents in public comment sections.
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Our source notes and learning guidance accompany the original notice. Confirm current deadlines, requirements and later changes with the publisher.
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