Construction Worker · Manila, Philippines

Welcome, Mario!

Current Status

SSW(i) Year 0

Pre-departure phase

SSW(i)

5 years max

SSW(ii)

∞ Unlimited!

💡 Construction workers can upgrade to SSW(ii) for unlimited stay after 2–3 years. Learn about SSW(ii) →

Your SSW(i) Application Journey

Step 2 of 7 · Your personal SSW(i) roadmap

Step 1: Basic Requirements Check

Age, passport, health cleared — Nov 2025

▶Step 2 of 7 · In Progress

Japanese Language Test (JLPT N4 / JFT-Basic)

IN PROGRESS

🎯 WHAT TO DO NOW

⏰ 60 days to register · Test date: July 6, 2026 · Must pass to unlock Step 3

📊 PROGRESS

3/5 tasks

N5 complete — N4 grammar in progress

✅ TASK CHECKLIST

✓
Enrolled in Japanese language course
Dec 1, 2025
✓
Completed beginner module (Hiragana + Katakana)
Jan 15, 2026
✓
Completed N5 grammar and vocabulary module
Feb 10, 2026
→
Register for JLPT N4 (deadline: Jun 12, 2026)
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Pass JLPT N4 or JFT-Basic exam

📅 KEY DATES

JLPT N4 Registration Deadline

June 12, 2026

60d away

JLPT N4 Test Date

July 6, 2026

132d away

Step 3: Construction Skills Evaluation Test

Unlocks after you pass the language test

Step 4: Job Match & COE Application

Employer matching + Certificate of Eligibility filing

Step 5: Visa Issuance

Japan Embassy Manila processes your SSW work visa

Step 6: Pre-Departure Orientation (PDOS)

Mandatory POEA/OWWA seminar — 1 day, free

Step 7: Arrival in Japan & Workplace Start

Airport pickup, housing, registration, first day

Your Journey

From Manila to Japan

Here's exactly how it works — step by step.

✅

Requirements

▶

Language Test

YOU ARE HERE

Skills Test

Job Match

Visa

PDOS

Arrive 🇯🇵

✓Requirements

▶Language Test (in progress)

○Skills Test → Job Match → Visa → PDOS → Arrive 🇯🇵

~16 months

Estimated time to arrival in Japan

¥180K–250K

Starting monthly salary in construction

14 industries

Available to SSW(i) qualified workers

Your Industry Advantage

You Picked the Right Industry

Construction is one of only 2 industries that open the door to SSW(ii) — unlimited stay in Japan.

SSW(ii) Eligible

Upgrade after 2–3 years of work experience for unlimited stay in Japan.

Available to you

¥180K–250K / month

Competitive starting salary from day one. Increases with experience and SSW(ii) upgrade.

SSW(ii): ¥250K–350K

Bring Your Family

SSW(ii) lets you bring your spouse and children to live with you in Japan.

After SSW(ii) upgrade

The Endgame

SSW(i) is Just the Beginning

Your path from Manila to permanent residence in Japan — in three stages.

YOU ARE HERE→

SSW(i)

Year 0–5

¥180K–250K/mo

14 industries

You are here

→

SSW(ii)

Year 3+ (upgrade)

¥250K–350K/mo

Construction & Shipbuilding

Unlimited stay + family

Permanent Residence

Year 8–10

No limits

Any industry

Stay in Japan forever

View Complete SSW(ii) Roadmap