JFT-Basic in Sri Lanka (2026): centre, fee and preparation
In Sri Lanka, JFT-Basic is held in Colombo, and the fee is LKR 12,000. It covers the Japanese part of Japan's Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa.
Below are the details for Sri Lankan candidates, including the skills test offered in Sinhala and Tamil.
JFT-Basic in Sri Lanka right now
Booking is open
- Booking
- 29 September 2026 – 11 November 2026
- Test days
- 2 October 2026 – 15 November 2026
- Test fee
- LKR 12,000
- Test cities
- Colombo
- Next test day
- 27 October 2026
- ID to bring
- Passport only
Checked 24 October 2026 against the official schedule. Official schedule
One centre in Colombo
All JFT-Basic tests in Sri Lanka are in Colombo. Candidates from Kandy, Galle, Jaffna and elsewhere should allow travel time and choose a day that suits it.
Accepted ID: Passport only. Accepted payment: Credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards and Voucher.
Skills tests in Sinhala and Tamil
The agriculture Type 1 skills test is offered in Sinhala and Tamil, and in English. The nursing care skills test is offered in English, among other languages. Most other fields are tested in Japanese.
SSW skills tests you can take in Sri Lanka
For the Specified Skilled Worker visa you need JFT-Basic (or JLPT N4) and a skills test for your job field. These skills tests are listed for Sri Lanka:
Nursing Care Type 1
LKR 4,000 · Booking open until 5 March 2027
Food Service Type 1
LKR 6,300 · No current window
Agriculture Type 1
LKR 6,300 · Booking open until 5 March 2027
Construction Type 1
LKR 2,000 · Booking open until 5 March 2027
Accommodation Type 1
LKR 15,500 · Booking open until 5 March 2027
Accommodation Type 2
LKR 30,000 · Booking open until 5 March 2027
Practise before you book
JFT Guru has full-length JFT-Basic mock tests that follow the real 4-section CBT format, with a timer and instant scores. You can see sample questions from set 1 straight away, and take the full free sets with a free account.
Frequently asked questions
How much is JFT-Basic in Sri Lanka?
LKR 12,000.
Where is JFT-Basic held in Sri Lanka?
In Colombo.
What ID do I need?
Passport only.
Can I practise JFT-Basic for free?
Yes. JFT Guru's free mock test sets need only a free account, and you can see sample questions from set 1 without one. They follow the real 4-section format: script and vocabulary, conversation and expression, listening, and reading.
JFT-Basic in other countries
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