Career: Why are Indian nurses leaving the country? Japan is becoming the new dream job destination..

Indian Nurses Japan Jobs: A large number of Indian nurses and caregivers are now exploring new job options abroad. In recent years, Japan has emerged as a country where the demand for Indian healthcare workers has increased rapidly. This is largely due to Japan's rapidly aging population and a severe shortage of care staff. The number of elderly people in Japan is constantly increasing, but the number of people to care for them is decreasing. To address this shortage, the Japanese government has decided to bring in workers from abroad.

Special Visa for Indian Nurses

Japan introduced the SSW visa (Specified Skilled Worker Visa) in 2019. This is a government-approved method that allows caregivers and other skilled workers from abroad to work in Japan. Candidates for this visa must have basic knowledge of the Japanese language, pass a language test (JLPT N4 or JFT-Basic), and take a skills test related to the care sector. If these conditions are met, you can get a job as a caregiver in Japan.

How Opportunities for Indian Nurses Have Expanded

In 2024, 27 nurses from Meghalaya learned the Japanese language and secured jobs in the care sector in Japan. This happened under a state-supported program. Many of these nurses have received visas, and some have already started working in Japan. This clearly demonstrates that this approach is effective if the training is appropriate.

India-Japan Partnership

India and Japan are working together to develop nurses and caregivers. Many state governments and skill development institutions are emphasizing Japanese language and care training. At the 2025 India-Japan Summit, both countries decided to send more than 50,000 Indian skilled workers to Japan over the next five years. Nursing and caregiving are key sectors.

Why the Japanese Language is Important

Language is crucial for working and living in Japan. This is why the number of Japanese language learners in India has increased rapidly. More than 50,000 Indians were expected to be learning Japanese by 2024. Many candidates believe that learning the language is difficult, but it is a necessary step to get a job.

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