Japan Implements Language Proficiency Requirements for Certain Work Visa Applicants
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Summary
Japan has implemented new language proficiency requirements for certain foreign nationals applying for the common 'Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services' work visa. Starting from Wednesday, applicants whose work involves language skills (such as translation, interpretation, and customer-facing roles) must submit proof of language ability, with benchmarks set at the equivalent of the Common European Framework of Reference levels. The requirement specifically targets jobs where language skills are central to the work.
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· 4 pulledJapan will require certain foreign nationals applying for its most common white-collar work visa to prove language proficiency, including in Japanese, if their work involves the use of language skills.
Under new guidelines that apply from Wednesday, certain applicants for the 'Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services' visa — widely used by interpreters, company workers, and hotel staff — must submit proof of their language ability.
The new benchmark has been set at the equivalent of the Common European Framework of Reference levels.
The requirement applies to jobs in which language skills are central, such as translation, interpretation and customer-facing roles.
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