Hiring foreign workers for construction
By: Watari Editorial Team·Last updated: 2026-07-08
NationalitiesCambodia (main), Vietnam, Indonesia, Sri Lanka
With an aging workforce and ongoing shortages, foreign hiring is expanding in construction. It is a Specified Skilled Worker (i) field, with skill-development and technical intern routes too. We introduce construction candidates from Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Sri Lanka and support you through settling in.
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Visa routes for construction
Construction is a designated SSW (i) field, and skill-development / technical intern training is also possible. Requirements vary by work category; we match candidates to your trades.
Roles and candidates
Civil engineering, building, scaffolding, rebar, formwork, interior and equipment work — a wide range. As safety and on-site communication matter, we introduce candidates with basic skills and Japanese.
From hiring to settling in
We discuss trades, headcount and timing, screen and interview, then handle the visa process, arrival, placement, and settling-in support including housing.
Requirements, test & Japanese
Construction SSW (i) requires passing a construction skills-evaluation test and a Japanese test (JFT-Basic/N4 guide). Construction also has added requirements such as a construction-business license, joining the field council (JAC), and acceptance-plan approval; safety training matters too. Confirm the latest requirements with the guidelines and the council.
Hiring for construction? Let's talk.
We introduce candidates from Cambodia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Sri Lanka and support you through settling in. Free consultation.
FAQ
- Can we hire construction workers via SSW?
- Yes. Construction is a designated SSW (i) field, with skills and Japanese requirements per work category.
- Which trades can you cover?
- A wide range across civil and building work. Tell us the trades you need and we'll propose suitable candidates.
- How much does it cost?
- It varies by route and trade. See the cost guide, then we'll estimate in a free consultation.
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Visa eligibility and requirements change; always confirm the latest rules with the Immigration Services Agency and relevant authorities.