Start your career in Japan

SSW Programs

SSW (Specified Skilled Worker) is a work visa introduced by the Government of Japan in 2019 to address labor shortages.

It allows foreign workers (including Indians) to work in Japan in specific industries with basic to advanced skills.

SSW Type 2 (SSW2)

For highly skilled workers (advanced level)

Key Features:

  • Duration: Unlimited (renewable long-term)

  • Family can join

  • Pathway to Permanent Residency

  • Higher salary & job stability

SSW Type 1 (SSW1)

For basic skilled worker, Most candidates start here

Key Features:

  • Duration: Up to 5 years (renewable yearly)

  • No family visa

  • Requires:

  • Skill Test

  • Japanese Language Test (JLPT N4 or JFT-Basic)

Career Growth Path

1.Enter Japan with SSW1

2.Gain work Experience

5.Apply for Permanent Residency

4.Move to SSW2 (if eligible)

3.Upgrade skills + Japanese level

Key Advantages of SSW

✔ Work legally in Japan

✔ No high education required (skill-based)

✔ Good salary + benefits

✔ Opportunity to move to SSW2

✔ Pathway to settle in Japan

Important Points

  • Basic Japanese is mandatory

  • Job offer required before visa

  • Work is mostly in labor/technical sectors

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Agriculture

Construction

Hospitality
Caregiver (Nursing)
Food Service
Driver

Contact

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