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[Food and beverage manufacturing industry Specified Skilled Worker (i) test] Notice of Implementation in October-November 2026
[Target Countries]
Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar
The start date for reservations for the October-November 2026 test of Food and beverage manufacturing industry Specified Skilled Worker (i) test is as follows:
- Countries other than Myanmar: Around 10:00 AM on August 3, 2026 (Japan time)
- Myanmar: Around 1:30 PM on August 3, 2026 (Myanmar time)
The examination period is as follows:
- October 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026
Immediately after reservations begin being accepted, there may be a high volume of access to the reservation site, making it impossible to log in.
When access is concentrated, you will be directed to an online "virtual waiting room" and guided to the site in order. In the virtual waiting room, you can check the estimated waiting time. There is a limit to the number of seats that can be reserved. Please note that even if you wait for a long time, you may not be able to make a reservation.
After you are redirected to the reservation site, if you wait about 20 minutes, you will be asked to stand in line again even if you are in the middle of making a reservation. Please make sure to complete your reservation within 20 minutes.
We conduct routine maintenance every Thursday from 18:30 to 22:00 (Japan time) (※). Please note that during maintenance, Prometric website reservations and some related services will be unavailable.
*Maintenance times are subject to change.
You can change the date, time, or location up until 23:59 (Japan time) three business days before the test date (※).
Please note that reservations cannot be changed if there are no seats available.
*If the test date falls on a weekend or a Japanese public holiday, you must apply at least four business days before the test. Business days exclude weekends, Japanese public holidays, and the New Year's holiday period.