Agriculture Visa

Skills and Qualifications

• Agriculture Skills:
• Pass the Agriculture Skills Evaluation Test specific to the field of agriculture. This test
• assesses knowledge and practical skills in areas such as crop cultivation, livestock management, and farming techniques.
• Japanese Language Proficiency:
• Pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N4 or higher, or
• Pass the Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese (JFT-Basic).
• Basic communication skills are required to interact with colleagues and understand instructions.

Health and Fitness

• Applicants must be in good physical and mental health to handle the physically demanding tasks involved in agriculture work.

Specific Agriculture Work Fields

The SSW agriculture visa covers a wide range of work fields, including:

• Crop Farming:
• Growing rice, vegetables, fruits, flowers, and tea.
• Greenhouse farming and irrigation system management.
• Livestock Farming:
• Caring for and feeding livestock such as cattle, pigs, and poultry.
• Managing livestock shelters, milking cows, and ensuring animal health.
• Farm Equipment Operation:
• Operating and maintaining agricultural machinery, including tractors and harvesters.

Skill Evaluation Test Details

• The Agriculture Skills Evaluation Test is divided into two categories:
• Crop Cultivation Skills Test: Focuses on knowledge of planting, harvesting, pest control,
• and soil management.
• Livestock Farming Skills Test: Covers animal care, feeding, breeding, and disease
• prevention.
• Tests are conducted in Japanese, so a basic understanding of the language is essential.

Training and Experience in relevant field will be an advantage.

• While prior experience in agriculture is not mandatory, it is highly advantageous.
• Applicants who have completed Japan’s Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) in
• Agriculture may have their skills recognized, simplifying the visa process.

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