Japan's Career Roadmap

From ESD Training to SSW Mastery

Navigate the structured 3-year ESD program, unlocking direct pathways to Specified Skilled Worker Type 1 and Type 2 visas for long-term residence.

Your Professional Journey

The ESD to SSW Pathway: Step-by-Step

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Language & Arrival

ESD 3-Year Skill Development

SSW Type 1 Conversion

SSW Type 2 & Long-Term Residence

Initial Japanese language acquisition and cultural orientation before departure. Seamless arrival support and administrative registration in Japan.

Upon successful completion of ESD, transition to Specified Skilled Worker Type 1 status, waiving technical exams and extending residency.

Intensive technical training and practical work experience within your designated industry, guided by Japanese supervising organizations.

Advance to SSW Type 2, unlocking family unification potential and a path toward indefinite residence and leadership roles.

Beyond the Visa

SSW Status: Your Foundation for a Career in Japan

Specified Skilled Worker status offers competitive salary growth, family unification potential, and clear pathways for career mobility within Japan's dynamic economy.

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