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What does going to Japan cost?

Every cost of the SSW route, from the JFT-Basic to the flight. Add your amounts and see what is left to pay.

For Japan, use only agencies licensed by Nepal's Department of Foreign Employment. Ask for every fee in writing and keep the receipts.

  • JFT-Basic test fee

    Shown on the Prometric booking screen.

    Rs

  • Skills test fee

    Your industry's SSW skills test, also booked through Prometric.

    Rs

  • Passport

    Department of Passports fee, if you need a new one.

    Rs

  • Japanese language classes

    Optional. Institutes set their own fees.

    Rs

  • Medical check-up

    Required for your visa and labour permit.

    Rs

  • Pre-departure orientation

    Compulsory before you leave Nepal.

    Rs

  • Insurance and welfare fund

    Required before your labour permit is issued.

    Rs

  • Labour permit (श्रम स्वीकृति)

    Final approval from the Department of Foreign Employment.

    Rs

  • Air ticket to Japan

    Ask your employer or agency in writing who pays for it.

    Rs

  • Travel and stay

    For tests, the medical and orientation.

    Rs

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What going to Japan as an SSW worker costs

The Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) route has more steps paid by the worker than EPS, and some of them depend on your employer and agency:

  1. Tests. The JFT-Basic (or another accepted Japanese test) and the skills test for your industry, both booked through Prometric. The fee is shown when you book.
  2. Documents. A passport if you do not have one.
  3. Health. A medical check-up for your visa and labour permit.
  4. Before departure. Pre-departure orientation, insurance and the welfare fund, and the labour permit from the Department of Foreign Employment.
  5. Travel. The flight, and travel and stay for tests and paperwork.

Language classes are optional, though most SSW candidates study at an institute to pass the JFT-Basic.

Agencies and who pays

Many SSW workers go through an agency. Use only agencies licensed by Nepal's Department of Foreign Employment, and get every fee in writing with a receipt. Who pays the air ticket and other costs depends on your employer and contract, so ask before you sign.

Using the planner

Enter the amount for each cost from the booking screen, your notice or your receipt. The planner adds them up, shows what you have paid and what is left, and keeps it on your device only.

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