Zenro India

Benefits of Working in Japan under SSW

Empowering the youth of India by providing overseas opportunities for career development

Competitive Compensation

Earn attractive wages, compliant with Japan's minimum wage regulations.

Cultural Exposure

Experience Japanese work culture, quality management, and cutting-edge innovation.

Personal Growth

Develop your personality by interacting with people from various nationalities

Boost Productivity

Enhance your efficiency and skills in a structured work environment.

Competitive Compensation

Earn attractive wages, compliant with Japan's minimum wage regulations.

Cultural Exposure

Experience Japanese work culture, quality management, and cutting-edge innovation.

Personal Growth

Develop your personality by interacting with people from various nationalities

Boost Productivity

Enhance your efficiency and skills in a structured work environment.

Competitive Compensation

Earn attractive wages, compliant with Japan's minimum wage regulations.

Cultural Exposure

Experience Japanese work culture, quality management, and cutting-edge innovation.

Personal Growth

Develop your personality by interacting with people from various nationalities

Boost Productivity

Enhance your efficiency and skills in a structured work environment.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the SSW Visa, applicants must meet certain requirements

Language and Skills

Basic Japanese language proficiency is required, as demonstrated through a language test

Applicants must pass a skill test relevant to the industry they are applying for

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and in good health

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and in good health

Applicants must have no criminal record and must meet all legal requirements to work in Japan

Features of SSW Visa

The SSW Visa is divided into two categories

SSW Visa

Workers under this category can work in Japan for a maximum of five years

Applicable to 14 specified industries including construction, nursing care, agriculture, and manufacturing

Family members can be brought in Japan after 3 or 5 years depending on the skill sector

Candidate can apply for Permanent Residency visa after 3 or 5 years depending on the skill sector

Scope of Opportunities in Japan

X-axis · Industry

Y-axis · Expected number of candidates from April 2024 in next 5 years

1 · Forestry · 1,000

2 · Railway Transport · 3,800

3 · Aviation · 4,400

4 · Lumber · 5,000

5 · Automobile Repair and Maintenance · 10,000

6 · Fishery & Aquaculture · 17,000

7 · Accommodation · 23,000

8 · Automobile Transport (Drivers) · 24,500

9 · Ship Building and Ship Machinery · 36,000

10 · Building Cleaning Management · 37,000

11 · Food Service · 53,000

12 · Agriculture · 78,000

13 · Construction · 80,000

14 · Nursing Care · 1,35,000

15 · Manufacture of Food and Beverages · 1,47,000

16 · Manufacture of Industrial Products · 1,73,300

Simple process to start working in Japan

Clear a basic Japanese language test called JFT-Basic

JFT-Basic seeks to measure the level of Japanese language proficiency needed by foreign nationals about to reside in Japan mainly for work, to communicate in everyday life situations. It tests the Japanese language proficiency of a candidate across four sections:

a) Script & vocabulary

b) Conversation & expression

c) Listening comprehension

d) Reading comprehension

Important links pertaining to the JFT-Basic test:

Click here to read more about JFT-Basic Click here to book an appointment for JFT-Basic Click here for information on test schedule Click here for Content of Examination Sample Questions