Japan’s visa system rewards Japanese-language proficiency at every stage — from entering a language school to qualifying as a Specified Skilled Worker.
Student Visa
Requires a Certificate of Eligibility (CoE). A minimum proficiency of JLPT N5 or NAT-TEST 5Q is required for entry into a language school, while university programs generally require N2 or N1.
Job / Worker Visa
The Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa requires passing the JLPT N4 exam alongside a skill-specific evaluation test. High-skilled engineering roles typically demand N3 to N2 level proficiency.
Diploma / Vocational (Senmon Gakko)
Requires a solid JLPT N2 level to successfully comprehend technical lectures delivered entirely in Japanese.
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