All Work Routes/🇯🇵 Japan Work Permit
🇯🇵Official Work Permit Guide

Work in Japan

Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker (SSW / 特定技能) program offers skilled and technical workers a government-backed pathway to employment in the world’s fourth-largest economy. With high safety, competitive remuneration, and deep respect for technical crafts, Japan provides unmatched professional growth.

Japanese Government SSW route with direct corporate employer sponsorship
High purchasing power wages with comprehensive health, unemployment, and pension insurance
Structured technical training, JLPT language support, and pathway to long-term residency (SSW-2)
Government-verified employer quota · Complete contract disclosure · Embassy file prep
Work in Japan
🇯🇵Japan
Route Type

Specified Skilled Worker (SSW-1 / SSW-2)

Processing

3–5 Months

Salary Benchmark

¥200,000 – ¥320,000/month

Top Sectors

Caregiving, Manufacturing

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Core Advantages

Why Work in Japan?

Discover the legal protections, competitive wages, and residency pathways that make Japan an exceptional destination for international workers.

High Remuneration & Bonuses

Competitive monthly base salaries (¥200,000–¥320,000) with performance bonuses and overtime pay.

Universal Health & Pension

Covered under Japan’s world-class National Health Insurance and Employees’ Pension scheme.

SSW-2 Permanent Pathway

Transitioning to SSW-2 allows indefinite visa renewals and full family sponsorship rights in Japan.

In-House JLPT Training

Nexoria provides comprehensive Japanese language coaching (N4/N3) and JFT-Basic test preparation.

Active Labor Quotas

In-Demand Trades in Japan

Current vacancies actively recruiting foreign skilled & semi-skilled personnel.

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Very High Demand

Nursing Care & Elderly Caregivers

Monthly Salary Range

¥210,000 – ¥290,000/mo

Requirements: JLPT N4 / JFT-Basic + Caregiver skills exam

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Very High Demand

Food Service & Restaurant Operations

Monthly Salary Range

¥200,000 – ¥270,000/mo

Requirements: JLPT N4 + Food service skills exam

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High Demand

Machining, Welding & Factory Assembly

Monthly Salary Range

¥220,000 – ¥320,000/mo

Requirements: JLPT N4 + Manufacturing skills exam

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High Demand

Construction & Scaffolding Technicians

Monthly Salary Range

¥230,000 – ¥330,000/mo

Requirements: JLPT N4 + Construction skills exam

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Legal Framework

Work Permit & Visa Clearances

Key government permits and official approvals involved in the Japan employment route.

JFT-Basic / JLPT N4 Language Exam

Demonstrating basic conversational Japanese for daily workplace communication.

Specified Skills Evaluation Test

Industry skill assessment conducted by authorized Japanese testing bodies.

Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

Issued by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan (出入国在留管理庁).

Financial Planning

Monthly Living Costs & Estimated Savings

Realistic breakdown of monthly expenses and net savings potential in Japan.

Subsidized Company Apartment

¥25,000 – ¥45,000/mo

Coordinated by employer / registered support organization

Monthly Food & Groceries

¥30,000 – ¥45,000/mo

Affordable Japanese supermarkets and meal prep

Commuting Transit Pass

¥0 (Reimbursed)

Japanese employers legally reimburse all daily commuting costs

Estimated Monthly Net Savings

¥100,000 – ¥180,000/mo

Significant savings (approx. 80,000 – 140,000 BDT/mo)

Step-by-Step Procedure

Japan Application Roadmap

From initial profile pre-check to embassy visa stamping and airport reception in Japan.

01

Japanese Language & Skill Prep

Nexoria in-house JLPT N4 training and skill test guidance in Dhaka.

02

Japanese Employer Interview

Online video interviews with verified Japanese corporate employers.

03

COE Application in Japan

Employer files for your Certificate of Eligibility with Japanese Immigration.

04

Visa Stamping & Departure

Embassy stamping in Dhaka, pre-departure orientation, and arrival support in Japan.

Checklist

Required Document Checklist

Ensure you hold these authentic documents before filing your embassy application for Japan:

Valid passport with at least 2 years validity
JLPT N4 or JFT-Basic Japanese language certificate
Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) skill test pass certificate
Employment contract with authorized Japanese sponsoring corporation
Clean Police Clearance Certificate (attested)
Medical examination certificate from approved Japanese panel clinic
Statutory Benefits

Working Conditions in Japan

Standard legal employee protections enforced under Japan labor legislation:

Standard Hours

40 hrs/week

Overtime paid strictly at 1.25x hourly rate

Commute Cost

100% Reimbursed

Full commuter train/bus pass paid by employer

Healthcare & Pension

Full Coverage

Covered under Kenko Hoken and Shakai Hoken

Pension Refund

Lump-Sum Return

Foreigners can claim back up to 5 years of pension contributions upon leaving

💡 Nexoria Protection: All work contracts are reviewed by our legal advisors to verify that your hourly wage, overtime rates, and housing conditions match official regulations.
Straight Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to key questions regarding work permit processing, employer contracts, and residency in Japan.

SSW is a Japanese government visa status created to welcome foreign skilled labor in 12 designated industrial fields with full labor parity and standard Japanese wages.
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