Japan SSW Visa Skill Test & JFT-Basic Online Registration 2026 for Sri Lankans

Employment opportunities in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa program have expanded significantly for Sri Lankan applicants. The SSW Category 1 visa enables individuals to work in high-demand sectors such as Nursing Care, Food Service, Agriculture, Construction, and Accommodation.

To qualify, candidates must pass both the Japanese Language Test (JFT-Basic) and the respective Skill Assessment Test conducted through the Prometric Exam Center in Colombo. Here is the complete step-by-step guide to registering online for the Japan SSW Exam in 2026.

Japan SSW Exam 2026 Summary

Feature	Details
Exam Name	Japan SSW Skill Assessment Test & JFT-Basic
Visa Category	SSW Category 1 (Valid up to 5 Years)
Registration Portal	Prometric Official SSW Portal
Exam Location	ACBT Test Center, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka
Payment Mode	Credit / Debit Card (Visa or Mastercard)

Eligibility Criteria for Applicants

Before applying for the SSW examination, applicants must fulfill the following essential requirements:

Age Limit: Must be at least 18 years old at the time of examination.
Language Proficiency: Must pass either the JFT-Basic (Japanese Foundation Test) or JLPT N4 (or higher).
Technical Competency: Must pass the specific SSW Skill Test corresponding to your chosen job sector (e.g., Nursing Care Worker Test, Food Service Industry Test).
Legal Background: No record of illegal stay in Japan or criminal offenses.

Step-by-Step Online Registration via Prometric

Follow these steps to successfully book your SSW exam date online:

Prepare an Active Email Address: Ensure you have access to a valid email address to receive activation links and exam confirmation slips.
Create a Prometric ID: Visit the official Prometric SSW website and register your account to generate a unique Prometric ID.
Select Test Center and Date: Log into your Prometric account, choose Sri Lanka (ACBT Colombo) as your exam center, and pick an available date and time slot.
Pay the Examination Fee: Complete the payment online using a valid Visa or Mastercard (you may use your own card or a family member’s card).
Download Admission Slip: Once the transaction is successful, download and print the Confirmation Slip / Admission Ticket sent to your email.

Required Documents Checklist for Exam Day

Printed Prometric Admission Ticket / Confirmation Slip
Valid Original Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months.
Valid National Identity Card (NIC): Secondary proof of identification if requested.

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