Service Description

The Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) Visa is a Japanese work visa introduced in April 2019 to address labor shortages in key industries. Here's a comprehensive breakdown:

Two Visa Categories

SSW (i) – Basic/Entry Level

Valid for up to 5 years (renewable annually, total 5)

Requires passing:

• A skill test in your industry
• A Japanese language test (JLPT N4, JFT Basic, etc.)
• Exemptions are available if you’ve completed Japan’s Technical Intern Training in the same field 
• Cannot bring family
• Covers 16 designated industries (e.g., agriculture, hospitality, nursing care, construction, food service, transport, forestry) 

SSW (ii) – Skilled/Advanced

•  Unlimited stay via renewals 
• No mandatory Japanese test, but conversational ability is expected 
• Family can accompany (spouse, children) 
• Available in 11 industries(advanced exclusion of some entry fields)

Where You Can Work

 SSW (i): All 16 Fields

•  Includes sectors such as nursing care, food service, cleaning management, and shipbuilding, among others.

SSW (ii): 11 Fields

• Excludes nursing care, transport, railway, forestry, and wood industries.

Eligibility Requirements

1. At least 18 years old (tests allowed from age 17 in some countries)

2. Pass the industry-specific skill exam, unless you have prior training under Japan’s Technical Intern Program

3. Pass Japanese language test (only for SSW (i))

4. Job offer from a Japan-registered company

5. Health, clean record, and other standard visa prerequisites

Application Process

1. Choose your target industry

2. Prepare & pass both the skill and language tests

3. Secure a job offer

4. Employer applies for your Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

5. You apply for the SSW visa at a Japanese embassy

6. Depart Japan and undergo municipal and company orientation

Next Steps If You're Interested

• Select your target industry
• Prep for JLPT (≥N4) and the Specified Skills Exam
• Connect with registered support organizations in Nepal (e.g., Crave, SENRYOKU)
• Secure a job offer and go through the COE + visa application
• Prepare for departure: pre-departure orientation, housing, local municipal registration, insurance

We assist individuals in applying for Japan’s SSW visa, which is designed for foreign workers with skills in sectors such as caregiving, construction, agriculture, and more. Our services include eligibility guidance, document preparation, job placement support, and interview coaching to help you start your career in Japan smoothly.