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：
03-6633-2539

(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.

Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Chiba Branch:
043-242-6597

Q2: 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 the recruiting desk of “Human Resources Securing and Lending Section”.

“Human Resources Securing and Lending Section”：
043-216-3085

Q3: Is there anywhere I can receive training for foreign residents in caregiving Japanese and or take a Careworker Introduction Course?

A3: Please inquire with the facilities listed below.

Japanese Language Schools

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Hot Space Inage Pecorino (Chiba)
043-306-8520

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Foreign Caregivers Suport Center Inst. (Ichikawa)
047-713-6214

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Noda Japanese Language Support for Carework (Noda)
090-2477-8936（ask for Kaneko）

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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 Vietnam
Tuition 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.

“Health and Welfare Guidance Division”：
043-223-2606

Q5: 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.

Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Chiba Branch：
043-242-6597

Q7: 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.

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The Chiba Prefectural Foreign Nursing Care Human Resources Support Center
Counseling for foreign residents serving as careworkers or desiring to become one
0120-054-762

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Chiba Advisory Service
Chiba Convention Bureau and International Center (CCB-IC)
043-297-2966

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Free counseling support for foreign careworkers
Japan International Corporation of Welfare Services (JICWELS)
0120-118-370

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Counseling service for foreign students wishing to become Certified Careworkers
Japan Association of Training Institutions for Certified Careworkers (Kaiyokyo)
0120-07-8505

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FRESC Help Desk (Foreign Residents Support Center)
FRESC can tell you about help that is available to you, and what you need to do to stay resident in Japan.
0120-76-2029