Work in Japan

Job Visa

就労ビザ

Three pathways to working in Japan under one roof — SSW (Specified Skilled Worker), TITP/ESD Visa, and International Service Visa.

Overview · TITP/ESD Visa

Build Your Career in Japan

Japan faces a skilled workforce gap and actively welcomes qualified foreign professionals. The TITP/ESD (Technical Intern Training / Engineer, Specialist in Humanities) visa lets you work in IT, engineering, business administration, marketing, design and more.

EETC has placed 11+ engineers in Japanese organizations and continues to grow this track.

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TITP/ESD Visa Categories

Engineer

Software engineers, IT specialists, mechanical / electrical / civil engineers. Bachelor's in related field required.

  • • Software Development
  • • AI / Data Science
  • • Embedded Systems
  • • Mechanical / Civil

Specialist in Humanities

Marketing, accounting, planning, sales, finance, legal — humanities and social-science backgrounds.

  • • Marketing & Sales
  • • Accounting / Finance
  • • HR / Planning
  • • Legal Compliance
Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or 10+ years of professional experience.

Japanese Skills

JLPT N3 minimum (N2 strongly recommended). Some IT roles accept English only.

Job Offer

Confirmed job offer from a Japanese employer with valid sponsorship.

Salary

Salary at par with Japanese counterparts (typically ¥3M+ per year).

EETC Advantage

How We Help You Land a Job in Japan

  • Profile assessment and gap analysis
  • Japanese resume (履歴書 / 職務経歴書) preparation
  • Direct introductions to Japanese employers
  • Mock interviews in Japanese
  • COE & visa documentation
  • Pre-departure cultural orientation
Working in Japan
High Demand

SSW Visa

特定技能 — Specified Skilled Worker

Japan's fast-track work visa for skilled workers in 14 industries. Lower entry barrier, real career opportunity.

SSW workers
What is SSW?

Specified Skilled Worker Visa

Introduced by the Japanese government in 2019, the SSW visa addresses Japan's labor shortage in 14 specific industries. Unlike the Engineer visa, SSW does not require a university degree — making it ideal for skilled workers with vocational training or experience.

14
covered industries
N4
Japanese minimum
5 yrs
SSW(i) duration
¥160K+
starting salary/mo
14 Industries

SSW Sectors We Support

All 14 government-designated SSW industries — find your match.

Care Worker (Nursing)

介護

Building Cleaning

ビルクリーニング

Machine Parts & Tooling

素形材産業

Industrial Machinery

産業機械製造

Electric & Electronic Info.

電気・電子情報

Construction

建設

Shipbuilding & Marine

造船・舶用工業

Automobile Maintenance

自動車整備

Aviation

航空

Accommodation

宿泊

Agriculture

農業

Fishery & Aquaculture

漁業

Food & Beverage Manufacturing

飲食料品製造

Food Service

外食業

Requirements

How to Qualify for SSW

1. Japanese Language Test

Pass JFT-Basic (A2 level) OR JLPT N4 minimum. Care-worker sector also accepts the Japanese Nursing Care Test.

2. Sector Skill Test

Pass the industry-specific skill test for your chosen sector. Tests are conducted in Bangladesh and several other countries.

3. Employer Match

Receive a job offer from a registered Japanese employer. EETC connects you with verified employers.

Benefits

Why SSW Visa is the Smart Choice

No Degree Needed

Vocational training and experience are sufficient.

Equal Pay

Same salary as Japanese workers in the same role.

5-Year Initial

SSW (i) lasts 5 years; SSW (ii) renewable indefinitely.

Family Visa (SSW ii)

Bring your spouse and children under SSW (ii).

Third Pathway

International Service Visa

国際業務ビザ

For translators, interpreters, language instructors, designers and trade professionals bringing international expertise to Japan.

Overview

Bring Your International Expertise to Japan

The International Service visa covers roles that require a foreign perspective or specific overseas expertise — translation, interpretation, language teaching, design and international trade. It typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience (or a related degree) and a confirmed job offer from a Japanese employer.

EETC matches candidates to verified employers and handles resume prep, interviews and full visa documentation.

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International service in Japan
Categories

International Service Roles We Support

Translation / Interpretation

Bengali/English ⇄ Japanese translation and interpretation roles.

Language Teaching

Teaching Bengali, English or other foreign languages in Japan.

Graphic / Web Design

Design roles requiring an international creative perspective.

Trade & Logistics

International trade, import/export and logistics coordination.

Requirements

Eligibility Requirements

Experience

3+ years of relevant professional experience, or a related bachelor's degree.

Language Skills

Japanese ability appropriate to the role; native-level Bengali/English for translation and teaching roles.

Job Offer

Confirmed job offer from a Japanese employer with valid sponsorship.

Salary

Salary at par with Japanese counterparts in the same role.

Ready to Work in Japan?

SSW, TITP/ESD, or international service — submit your details and we'll match you to the right pathway and the right opportunity.

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