FAQ
Inquiries from Foreign Residents
Q1: I’m currently enrolled at a Japanese language school. I want to work as a careworker in a facility in Chiba Prefecture. What should I do?
A1: There are several approaches you can take.(1) Enroll at a certified careworker training school.
After you graduate from your Japanese language school, enroll at a certified careworker training school for a period of two years or more. Once you graduate from that facility, you can earn qualification as a certified careworker by taking the national Certified Careworker examination. You will then be able to participate in carework. (Please note that persons who graduate from a careworker training facility by March 31, 2027 and work for five years following graduation as a careworker can participate even if they do not pass the national Certified Careworker examination.)Careworker training facilities in Chiba Prefecture
(2) Pass “Specified Skilled Worker (ⅰ)” examination.
For this route you will first need to pass the “Nursing care skills evaluation test”, “Nursing care Japanese language evaluation test” and Japanese proficiency test (2 options). Once you do so, you can work as a careworker for five years. During that time, if you take practical training and pass the national Certified Careworker examination (three years or more of practical experience is required), you can change your status to “Nursing Care”. For details, please contact the Foreign Residents General Information Center .Foreign Residents General Information Center：
0570-013904(3) Activity other than that permitted under the Status of Residence previously granted
If you are currently enrolled in a Japanese language school and have permission to engage in activities outside your qualifications, you can work up to 28 hours a week (up to 40 hours a week during long school holidays). For details, please inquire with the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.Chiba Branch Office of the Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau:
043-242-6597Matsudo Branch Office of the Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau:
047-701-5472Q2: I would like to study at a careworker training facility to become a Certified Careworker. Can I receive support?
A2: Yes, Careworkers/Social Workers Training School lending programs are available for study to become a Certified Careworker. For details, please contact Chiba Prefecture Social Welfare Council, Fund Loan Division (Caregiving Section).Chiba Prefecture Social Welfare Council, Fund Loan Division (Caregiving Section)：
043-306-7571Q3: Is there anywhere I can receive training for foreign residents in caregiving Japanese?
A3: Please inquire with the facilities listed below.Japanese Language Schools
Hot Space Inage Pecorino (Chiba)
043-306-8520Foreign Caregivers Suport Center Inst. (Ichikawa)
047-713-6214※This facility offers examinations for qualification as a Certified Careworker.
Noda Japanese Language Support for Carework (Noda)
090-2477-8936
Q4: How can I participate in the Foreign Student Acceptance Program organized by Chiba Prefecture (only for Vietnamese)?
A4: Inquiry by those who live in VietnamTuition fees support for local Japanese language schools is designed for 5 schools that have made agreements with Chiba Prefecture.
Inquiry by those who live in Japan
You can receive support for tuition fees and living expenses while studying at a Japanese language school and a certified careworker training school which participates in this program.
“Chiba Prefecture Health and Welfare Guidance Division”：
043-223-2606Q5: I’m engaged in other work right now but I’m interested in doing care work.
A5: It depends on your Status of Residence. If you are not Permanent Resident, etc., you need to pass the “Specified Skilled Worker(ⅰ)” examination. Please refer to A1 (2) above.Q6: I’m working at a care facility. Can I invite my family in my home country to live with me in Japan?
A6: If your Status of Residence is "Nursing Care", you can invite your family to live with you (limited to your spouse and children). For details, please contact the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.Chiba Branch Office of the Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau:
043-242-6597Matsudo Branch Office of the Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau:
047-701-5472Q7: Are counseling services available for foreign residents?
A7: Select a facility to contact based on the nature of your concerns. In addition to the facilities listed below, you can inquire at the appropriate desk of your city, town or village hall.Counseling for foreign residents serving as careworkers or desiring to become one
The Chiba Prefectural Foreign Nursing Care Human Resources Support Center
0120-054-762Chiba Advisory Service
Chiba Convention Bureau and International Center (CCB-IC)
043-297-2966Free counseling support for foreign careworkers
Japan International Corporation of Welfare Services (JICWELS)
0120-118-370Counseling service for foreign students wishing to become Certified Careworkers
Japan Association of Training Institutions for Certified Careworkers (Kaiyokyo)
0120-07-8505