Welcome to the complete guide on Japan's Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) program. The SSW visa is designed to address Japan's labor shortages by hiring international talent with competitive pay, housing assistance, and full employee benefits.
Mandatory Eligibility Requirements
- Passing JLPT N4 or JFT-Basic language certification.
- Passing the sector-specific Prometric Skills Assessment in your target industry.
- Passing the medical checkup and employer interview.
Top SSW Industry Sectors for Sri Lankans
- Nursing Care / Caregiving (Kaigo): High demand with long-term career growth into National Certified Care Worker.
- Food & Beverage Manufacturing: Food packaging, processing, hygiene operations.
- Agriculture & Livestock: Greenhouse cultivation, automated sorting, farming.
- Hospitality & Ground Handling: Hotel front desk, customer service, airport services.
- Construction: Civil engineering, equipment operation, high starting compensation.
Scam Awareness & Transparent Placement
Be cautious of unauthorized agencies demanding exorbitant advance fees without verified Prometric test schedules. B&E Consultants provides legitimate language training, test registration, and direct matching with verified Japanese enterprises.