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Visa Pathways — ビザ

Your visa,handled end-to-end.

From the first JFT-Basic exam to landing in Japan, our in-house visa team manages every form, deadline, and embassy step alongside you. 100% success rate, zero hidden fees.

Success Rate
100%
Pathways
SSW · Student · Work
Avg. Process
4 – 8 Months
01 — Pathways

Three doors,
one destination.

01SSW

Specified Skilled Worker

Japan's flagship work visa for skilled labour. Open to candidates who clear JFT-Basic and a sector skills test. Stay up to 5 years; renewable in eligible categories.

  • JFT-Basic + Skills Test
  • Up to 5 years stay
  • Family pathway (SSW ii)
  • 14 eligible sectors
02STD

Student Visa

For language schools, vocational colleges, and university preparation in Japan. Includes part-time work permission (28 hrs/week) and access to the wider student pathway.

  • JLPT N5 minimum
  • Part-time work allowed
  • Pathway to work visa
  • 1 – 2 year courses
03WORK

Engineer / Specialist Visa

For graduates and professionals with degree-level qualifications. Covers IT, engineering, design, language teaching, and humanities-services-international roles.

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Job offer in Japan
  • Up to 5 years stay
  • PR pathway eligible
02 — Process
手続きの流れ

Six steps —
walked together.

01

Consultation

Free one-to-one assessment. We map your skills, language level, and goals against the right visa pathway.

02

Language & Skill Training

Targeted JLPT or JFT-Basic preparation, plus sector-specific training (food service, caregiving, hospitality, more).

03

Examinations

We handle JFT-Basic / JLPT registration, mock tests, and interview practice — until you pass.

04

Job Matching

Curated openings with vetted Japanese employers. Mock interviews, contract review, and cultural orientation.

05

Documentation

COE, CoR, embassy paperwork — every form prepared, reviewed, and submitted by our visa team.

06

Departure & Settlement

Pre-departure briefing, arrival support in Japan, and follow-up through your first months on the job.

03 — Requirements

What you'll need
to apply.

  1. 01Valid passport (6+ months remaining)
  2. 02Educational certificates (O/L, A/L, degree)
  3. 03JFT-Basic or JLPT score report
  4. 04Sector skills test certificate (SSW)
  5. 05Police clearance certificate
  6. 06Medical examination report
  7. 07Employment offer / Certificate of Eligibility
  8. 08Bank statements & financial proof
  9. 09Recent passport-size photographs
  10. 10Birth certificate (translated)

Document checklist varies by visa type and embassy guidance. Our team confirms your exact list during the consultation.

04 — FAQ

Common
questions.

How long does the SSW visa take?

Typically 4 – 8 months from JFT-Basic pass to embassy approval, depending on sector demand and document readiness.

Do I need to know Japanese first?

Yes — at minimum JFT-Basic or JLPT N4. We train you from zero hiragana through exam pass at our Kandy campus.

Can I bring my family?

Not on SSW (i). The SSW (ii) tier — available after experience in eligible sectors — permits family reunification.

What if I fail an exam?

We re-train and re-register at no extra coordination fee. We measure ourselves on outcomes, not enrolments.

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