Japan is a country located in the northwest of East Asia. It consists of more than 4000 islands. Japan has the worlds 10th largest population of approx. 128 million people and major religions are Shinto and Buddhism. Japan has the highest employment rate at 96.7%.
A residency status in SSW Program In Japan, Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) was introduced in April 2019, inviting skilled professionals from other countries who are willing to hire skilled professionals from other countries to work in Japanese industrial industries without prior training. It is a residency status granted to foreigners who engage in positions that require higher education or experience in specific professional fields.
Japanese has 5 different levels N5, N4, N3, N2 and N1. The Japanese language is officially known as NIHONGO. To be eligible to apply for a Japanese visa, a candidate must have at least an N5 level certificate, which is the easiest one. Generally, foreigners wishing to enter Japan must obtain a visa from a Japanese embassy in a foreign country; However, obtaining a visa does not guarantee entry into Japan.
When you arrive in Japan, you will undergo a thorough inspection by Japans Immigration Services Agency at the airport and receive the appropriate residence status for the activity you wish to pursue in Japan. As a result, obtaining a visa and obtaining a residency status are two independent rules handled by different agencies.