Is it necessary to provide housing, such as dormitories or company housing?

Whether housing must be provided depends on the Status of Residence.
Companies are not necessarily obligated to provide dormitories or company housing in all cases.

However, depending on the program, securing housing or providing support for housing may be required.
[For Specified Skilled Workers]
In principle, support for securing housing is required.
While companies are not obligated to provide dormitories, they are expected to provide the following support:
・Assistance with finding housing
・Assistance with contract procedures
・Handling of joint guarantors
・Handling of initial costs
If support services are outsourced to a Registered Support Organization, assistance with securing housing is included in the support plan.

【For the Technical Intern Training Program and Employment for Skill Development】
In principle, the company is required to secure housing.
・It is common for companies to provide dormitories or company housing
・Housing must meet living environment standards
・There are limits and rules regarding rent deductions
Because the program requirements are detailed, it is important to proceed with preparations in coordination with Supervising Organizations or Supervising and Support Organizations.

【For Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services】
There is no obligation to provide housing, and foreign workers are treated the same as Japanese employees.
However, when hiring from overseas,
・Support with finding housing
・Assistance with guarantors
・Advancing initial costs
Many companies provide these services, which can make the hiring process smoother.

CROSSY GLOBAL.biz also provides support on how to proceed with housing arrangements in accordance with the program requirements.