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Highest readiness
Under review
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Lowest difficulty signal
Japan · Medium
Based on the route difficulty label.
Most document-heavy
Japan · 12 docs
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Sri Lanka → Japan
Sri Lankan applicants who want to work in Japan under the Specified Skilled Worker system usually need to pass the required Japanese language test and industry skills test, secure an employment contract with a Japanese company, and complete the Certificate of Eligibility and visa process. The route is suitable for applicants preparing for work in approved specified industry fields.
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| Field | Japan |
|---|---|
| Route | Sri Lanka → Japan |
| Visa type | Work visa |
| Difficulty | Medium |
| Timeline | Usually 3–6 months, depending on exams, employer, COE, and visa processing |
| Readiness | Under review |
| Documents | 12 |
| Flight type | Usually one stop |
| Estimated travel time | 9–14 hours |
| Travel difficulty | Moderate |