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Japan starts Japnese language tests in Pakistanis for work visas. JLPT tests in Pakistan

Japanese language (JLPT) test for Pakistanis will be held in July 2020 to recruit them for the newly announced work visa scheme. Here you will know all the details of upcoming details of Japanese language tests in Pakistan. According to a press release from the Japanese embassy in Islamabad, Pakistanis will be able to apply for 5 5-year work visa in three different categories. There are only two major requirements to apply for a work visa, passing the Japanese language test, and holding a skill in 14 announced sectors in Japan. Know here more about Japan’s new immigration law and its recruitment benefits to Pakistan.

What is JLPT?

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is held worldwide annually to evaluate the level of proficiency of non-native speakers in the Japanese language. The Japan Foundation works with local host institutions to administer the test outside Japan.

Japanese Language Test Centres in Pakistan

Currently, there are two test centres to conduct the JLPT levels 1 to 4.

  • NUML University, Islamabad
  • Japan Information & Cultural Centre, Consulate General of Japan

Test dates deadlines

You can apply for the test between 9 and 27 March 2020 at NUML University.

Test Dates

The JLPT (Japanese language test) will be held on Sunday 5th July 2020 at NUML University, Sector H-9, Islamabad. You may also contact for further information Mr Majid Khan, NUML, Islamabad, Tel: +92- (51) 9265100-10 EXT. 2218.

Test requirements

  • 2 Coloured photographs note more than 6 months old. Size required (3cm x 3cm in size).
  • Applicant must be a non-native speaker of Japanese language (A Pakistani national).

Test Fees

You will have to pay a test fee to sit in the test of JLPT as follows: For levels 1 & 2: PKR.700 (in cash only). For levels 3, 4 & 5: PKR. 600 (in cash only)

Application form collection centre in Islamabad

Organization Name:        National University of Modern Languages (NUML)  (Japanese Language Department)
Address:                         Sector H-9 Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel:                                +92- (51) 9265100-10 EXT. 2218
E-mail:                            alishah_majid1@yahoo.com
Note: You will have to pay an extra amount of PKR.100 to get the application form.
Application form submission centre in Islamabad
Organization Name:        National University of Modern Languages (NUML)  (Japanese Language Department)
Address:                         Sector H-9 Islamabad, Pakistan
Tel:                                 +92- (51) 9265100-10 EXT. 2218
E-mail:                            alishah_majid1@yahoo.com
Application form collection centre in Karachi (For Test in  December)
Organization Name:        Japan Information & Cultural Centre, Consulate General of Japan
Address:                          6/2 Civil Lines, Abdullah Haroon Road Karachi, Pakistan
Tel :                                +92 (21) 3522-0800
Fax :                               +92 (21) 3522-0815
E-mail:                             culture@kr.mofa.go.jp
Note: You will have to pay an extra amount of PKR.100 to get the application form.
Application form submission centre in Karachi (For Test in  December)
Organization Name:        Japan Information & Cultural Centre, Consulate General of Japan
Address:                          6/2 Civil Lines, Abdullah Haroon Road Karachi, Pakistan
Tel :                                +92 (21) 3522-0800
Fax :                               +92 (21) 3522-0815
E-mail:                             culture@kr.mofa.go.jp
Test centres and details courtesy Japanese Embassy Islamabad.