Work in Japan from India: visa routes and how to get a job

There is no single "Japan work visa". These are the routes Indians most often use, and where Japanese helps.

Last checked: 16 October 2026

Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services

The standard employment visa for IT, engineering, translation and similar roles. You need a job offer, a salary on par with Japanese staff and usually a relevant degree or experience. Your employer applies for the Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

Specified Skilled Worker (SSW)

For hands-on sectors — there are 19 fields after January 2026. You need JLPT N4 or JFT-Basic level A2, plus a skills test for the field. SSW (ii) is the higher tier; check the official rules for its fields and requirements.

Source: Immigration Services Agency · JFT-Basic

Highly Skilled Professional

A points system (70 points needed). JLPT N1 adds 15 points and N2 adds 10.

What is changing in 2027

The Technical Intern Training system is replaced by "Employment for Skill Development" from 1 April 2027.

How to find a job

1. Build Japanese plus a skill. Most roles ask for JLPT N2 or N3 and above.
2. Apply through job portals: GaijinPot Jobs, Daijob (best for Japanese-speaking roles), CareerCross, Wantedly, Japan Dev (tech roles) and Indeed Japan.
3. After you get an offer, the employer applies for your COE, then you apply for the visa.

Next step

Japanese is a requirement or a bonus on every route. Our JLPT and JFT courses come with career counselling and interview preparation. Rules, dates and fees change. Treat this page as a starting point and confirm on the official website before you apply. Japanese Ninjas cannot guarantee a job, a scholarship or a visa.

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