The SSW visa allows foreign nationals to work in Japan in specific industries facing labor shortages. It has two levels: SSW (i) for skilled workers valid for up to 5 years, and SSW (ii) for advanced skilled workers which can be renewed indefinitely and allows family accompaniment.
It depends on your visa type. Student visa holders cannot bring family members. SSW (i) visa holders generally cannot bring family. SSW (ii) and Highly Skilled Professional visa holders can bring their spouse and children. Standard work visa holders can also bring dependents.
Yes. All visa types require some level of Japanese proficiency. Student visas require JLPT N5. SSW visas require JLPT N4. Professional work visas typically require JLPT N2 or higher.
The COE is a document issued by Japanese Immigration that proves you meet the requirements for your visa. Your school or employer applies for it in Japan. You cannot apply for your visa without it. Processing takes 1 to 3 months.
Student visas take approximately 3 to 6 months total. Work visas take approximately 1 to 3 months total. This includes COE processing and visa issuance at the embassy.
The embassy will provide a reason for rejection. Common reasons include incomplete documents, insufficient funds, or failing language requirements. You can reapply after fixing the issues with proper guidance.
Yes. You can change from Student Visa to Work Visa after finding a job. You can also change from SSW (i) to SSW (ii) if you meet advanced skill requirements. You can apply for Permanent Residency after living in Japan for 10 years.
No. All our training programs are designed for beginners. We provide complete theoretical and practical training from the basics. Basic Japanese ability is preferred but we offer language support.