Can I apply for a Nursing visa even if I fail the National Caregiver Certification Examination?
Yes, you can.
Students who have graduated from a caregiver training institution between the academic years of 2017 and 2021 (before the end of March 2022) who have not passed the National Caregiver Certification Examination (due to insufficient marks or absence) can apply to the Social Welfare Promotion and National Examination Center to register as a caregiver for a period of 5 years and receive the certificate necessary to apply for the "nursing" visa.
They must, however, a) pass the National Caregiver Certification Examination within 5 years after graduation; or b) extend their caregiving certificate if they work continuously for 5 years within the care services field.
For more information, please access the following PDF: http://www.sssc.or.jp/touroku/pdf/info_keika_2018.pdf
Can I have a part-time job while attending a caregiver training facility?
You are allowed to have a part-time job.
First receive permission at the Immigration Bureau to engage in activity other than that permitted under your current status. If permission is granted, you can work 28 hours per week part-time.
During the long holidays set by the school, such as the summer and spring holidays, you can work up to 8 hours a day (40 hours per week).
