SSW Food Processing / Food & Beverage Manufacturing Visa (Japan) — From Bangladesh
The Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa allows Bangladeshi workers to legally work in Japan in sectors like food processing, food manufacturing, and food service.
What is SSW Food Processing Visa?
The SSW program lets foreign workers work in food & beverage manufacturing or food service industry in Japan if they pass language + skill tests and get a job offer.
Eligible sectors include:
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Food & Beverage Manufacturing (Food Processing)
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Restaurants / Food Service
Basic Requirements
Age
- Minimum: 18 years+
Education
Usually SSC / HSC enough (some companies may ask more)
Japanese Language Requirement
You must pass ONE of these:
JLPT N4 or above
ORJFT Basic (A2 Level)
JFT Basic is often easier and more practical for workplace Japanese.
Food Processing / Food Industry Skill Test
You must pass the industry skill exam.
For food-related SSW exams usually test:
Food hygiene
Processing / manufacturing basics
Safety & cleanliness
Work process knowledge
SSW Visa Types
SSW Type 1
- Stay up to 5 years
- Cannot bring family
SSW Type 2 (Not common for food)
- Long term stay
- Family allowed
- (Mainly construction & shipbuilding sectors)
Important Bangladesh Update
Bangladesh government is pushing to expand SSW skill tests locally including food sectors, which may make it easier in future
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Trying without language certificate
❌ Fake documents / fake agencies
❌ Not checking skill test availability country-wise
❌ Going without real job offer
Good News for Bangladesh Applicants
✔ High demand for workers
✔ Education requirement low
✔ Can switch from TITP to SSW
✔ Legal government program
