SSW Program
Japan
The Specified Skilled Worker (SSW / Tokutei Ginou) visa lets qualified Indonesian workers take up skilled roles in Japan's priority industries, with a route to renew and progress.
Route
Specified Skilled Worker (SSW)
Language
Japanese — JFT-Basic or JLPT N4
Assessment
Sector skills test + language test
Focus sectors
Caregiving, food service, agriculture, construction, manufacturing
Overview
SSW recognises workers who pass a sector skills test together with a Japanese-language test (JFT-Basic or JLPT N4). It is a genuine work visa — not an internship — with a salary paid under Japanese labour law.
Kadin supports the language and test preparation, then places you through a licensed P3MI so the terms of your contract are clear before you travel.
Who it's for
- Aged 18+ and in good health
- Able to reach Japanese level JFT-Basic / JLPT N4
- Prepared to pass the relevant sector skills test
- Relevant experience or aptitude for the chosen sector
What's included
- Japanese language and JFT-Basic / JLPT preparation at Kadin regional offices
- Guidance through the sector skills test
- Placement handled by a licensed P3MI with a transparent contract
- Pre-departure orientation and ongoing case tracking
How it works
- 1
Learn Japanese
Study toward JFT-Basic or JLPT N4 and sit the exam.
- 2
Skills test
Pass the skills test for your chosen sector.
- 3
Screening & documents
Eligibility screening and file preparation.
- 4
Match & visa
Get matched via a licensed P3MI and process your visa.
- 5
Work in Japan
Start your SSW role under a Japanese employment contract.
Ready to start?
Explore live Japan openings, or talk to a Kadin office about the SSW Program.
Program details are indicative and are confirmed with Kadin and official sources before departure. Salaries for specific roles are shown in Rupiah on each job listing.