east_asia
Capital
Tokyo
Currency
JPY
Avg Salary
$38k / yr
Cost of Living
70 / 100
Destination overview
Japan is actively recruiting foreign workers to address its ageing population. Specified Skilled Worker visas provide new opportunities for Sri Lankan professionals in manufacturing, hospitality, and caregiving.
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Earning potential
Annual gross estimates for in-demand roles in Japan.
View complete salary guideProject Manager
management
Software Engineer
technology
Civil Engineer
engineering
Software Engineer
it
Accountant
finance
Mechanical Engineer
engineering
$45,000 avg / yr
Secondary School Teacher
education
$42,000 avg / yr
Registered Nurse
healthcare
$40,000 avg / yr
Electrician
trades
$38,000 avg / yr
Nurse (Kangoshi)
healthcare
$32,000 avg / yr
Chef
hospitality
$30,000 avg / yr
Figures are estimates and may vary by experience, location, and exchange rates.
Living essentials
What migrants should know before arriving in Japan.
View complete healthcare guideNational Health Insurance (Kokumin Kenko Hoken) + Employment Insurance
Japan has universal health insurance. Employees are enrolled in Shakai Hoken (Social Health Insurance) through their employer, covering 70% of medical costs. The patient pays 30% out-of-pocket (co-payment).
All residents — including visa holders — must enroll in the health insurance system. Employed workers are automatically enrolled via their employer. Self-employed or unemployed residents join the National Health Insurance (Kokumin Kenko Hoken) through their local municipality. Annual premium varies by income.
From ~$50/month
Private supplemental insurance (Seimei Hoken) covers the 30% co-payment gap and dental. Average cost: JPY 3,000–8,000/month. Insurers: Sony Life, Meiji Yasuda, Japan Post Insurance.
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Last verified March 2025
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| Pathway | Type | Processing | Gov fee | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineer / Humanities / International Services Visa | work | 4–8 weeks | $70 | $500 |
| Specified Skilled Worker Visa | work | 4–12 weeks | $70 | $600 |
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One-way flight from Sri Lanka
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Initial housing deposit and setup
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Published item total
$3,925
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Real-life numbers
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Estimated take-home / month
$4,250
Employment
Top salary records currently available for this country; demand still varies by region and licensing.
Project Manager
Avg. $68,000 / year
Software Engineer
Avg. $60,000 / year
Civil Engineer
Avg. $52,000 / year
Software Engineer
Avg. $52,000 / year
Accountant
Avg. $50,000 / year
Mechanical Engineer
Avg. $45,000 / year
Partner work rights depend on the primary visa and may be limited. Confirm the exact conditions on the official immigration website.
Check dependent visa eligibility, school fees, enrolment zones, and health cover before applying.
Family applications commonly require relationship evidence and higher proof-of-funds thresholds.
Names, dates, employment history, finances, and supporting documents must be consistent across the application.
Large unexplained deposits or insufficient proof of accessible funds can weaken an application.
Work, study, health-cover, sponsorship, and character conditions vary by pathway; confirm them before submission.
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