Academic Requirements:

• Completion of +2 (Higher Secondary Education)
• Minimum GPA of 2.0 or above
• All academic transcripts and certificates

Language Requirements:

• JLPT N5 certification (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
• Language school acceptance letter

Documentation Process:

1. Document Translation:
   • All academic documents must be translated to Japanese
   • Translation must be done by a certified translator
   • Original documents must be notarized
2. Document Submission:
   • Submit translated documents to the selected institution
   • Some institutions require physical document submission via courier
   • Keep copies of all submitted documents
3. Certificate of Eligibility (COE):
   • Institution will apply for COE on your behalf
   • COE processing typically takes 2-3 months
   • You will receive COE through your institution
4. Visa Application:
   • Submit COE and required documents to VFS
   • Complete visa application form
   • Pay visa application fee
   • Attend visa interview if required

Application Timeline:

1. Complete +2 education and obtain required GPA
2. Study and pass JLPT N5 examination
3. Apply to Japanese language schools
4. Attend school interview if selected
5. Prepare and submit required documentation
6. Wait for COE issuance (2-3 months)
7. Apply for student visa at VFS
8. Receive visa and prepare for departure

Basic Requirements:

• Age: 18 years or older
• JLPT N4 or higher certification
• Technical skills assessment passed
• Job offer from a Japanese employer
• Industry-specific certification

Eligible Industries:

• Nursing Care
• Building Cleaning
• Machine Parts & Tooling
• Industrial Machinery
• Electrical & Electronic Information
• Construction
• Shipbuilding & Marine
• Automobile Maintenance
• Aviation
• Accommodation
• Agriculture
• Food & Beverage Manufacturing
• Restaurant Services

Application Process:

1. Skills Assessment:
   • Pass industry-specific technical exam
   • Complete practical skills assessment
   • Obtain required certifications
2. Language Proficiency:
   • Pass JLPT N4 or higher
   • Complete Japanese language training
   • Obtain language proficiency certificate
3. Job Search & Offer:
   • Find employer in eligible industry
   • Sign employment contract
   • Obtain job offer letter
4. Visa Application:
   • Submit required documents to employer
   • Employer applies for Certificate of Eligibility
   • Apply for SSW visa at Japanese embassy

Bachelor's Degree Requirements:

• Completion of +2 with minimum GPA 2.0
• JLPT N2 or higher (for Japanese-taught programs)
• TOEFL/IELTS scores (for English-taught programs)
• Entrance examination passed
• Financial proof for 4 years of study

Master's Degree Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with minimum GPA 2.5
• JLPT N2 or higher (for Japanese-taught programs)
• TOEFL/IELTS scores (for English-taught programs)
• Research proposal
• Letters of recommendation
• Financial proof for 2 years of study

Post-Study Work Options:

• Designated Activities visa (job hunting)
• Engineer/Specialist in Humanities visa
• Intra-company Transferee visa
• Permanent Resident visa (after 10 years)

Types of Working Visas:

• Engineer/Specialist in Humanities
• Intra-company Transferee
• Business Manager
• Highly Skilled Professional

General Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Job offer from Japanese company
• Salary meeting minimum requirements
• Relevant work experience
• Japanese language proficiency (N2 or higher)

Application Process:

1. Secure job offer from Japanese employer
2. Employer applies for Certificate of Eligibility
3. Submit visa application at Japanese embassy
4. Attend visa interview if required
5. Receive visa and prepare for departure