A summary of exam categories、formats、fees、and Japanese・work experience requirements。For dates and how to apply、check official guidance。
Check official guidance for exam dates、countries、venues、and application deadlines。CBT exams are taken on a computer at a designated venue。
Official guidance on the system・exams
Immigration Services Agency exam schedules
Source: Japan Fisheries Association / Immigration Services Agency
The test fee in Japan is 15,000 yen for both fishing・aquaculture。
Distinguish exam fees、pass certificate issuance fees、and the cost of any separately required qualification exams。Also check the rules for changing bookings・cancellation・retaking the exam before paying。
You must pass both JLPT N3 or higher and the skills test before applying for Specified Skilled Worker (ii) status of residence。Passing N3 is not required when taking the skills test。
For Specified Skilled Worker (ii)、Japanese proficiency equivalent to B1 or higher is required for Certificate of Eligibility applications submitted on or after 1 April 2027。For changes of status・extensions of stay、the Immigration Services Agency is considering when this will apply。Check this separately from the current requirements for each sector。
At least 2 years of work experience in Japan in fishery or aquaculture as a manager or similar role is required。Technical intern training periods do not count。Have your work experience certificate checked before taking the test。
Specified Skilled Worker (ii) status is not granted automatically after spending time under Specified Skilled Worker (i) status。You must meet each requirement for skill level、field-specific work experience、Japanese proficiency、employment contract and other conditions。For additional Japanese requirements and changes from 2027、check the latest field-specific operational guidelines。
Even if you pass an exam、a job or approval of your status of residence is not guaranteed。Besides exam eligibility、check the employment contract and residence application requirements。
Official field-specific requirements for status of residence・eligible work
Source: Immigration Services Agency
Specified Skilled Worker (ii) also distinguishes fishing・aquaculture。
Find official study materials・sample questions in the exam provider’s guidance、then select them by status type・work category・revision date。This site’s practice questions are for study、and are not official past papers or the same questions as the actual exam。
Source: Japan Fisheries Association
Source: Japan Fisheries Association
Source: Japan Fisheries Association / Prometric / Immigration Services Agency