Filipino nursing graduates seeking employment abroad now have an opportunity to work in Japan, with applications open until April 2025.
According to the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), in collaboration with the Japan International Corporation of Welfare Services (JICWELS), is currently accepting applications for 50 registered nurses (Kangoshi) and 300 certified care workers (Kaigofukushishi).
This employment initiative is part of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA), which facilitates labor mobility between the two countries.
Qualifications for Applicants
Registered Nurses (Kangoshi):
- Must be a Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate with an active Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) license;
- Must have at least three (3) years of work experience in a hospital, clinic, or health center;
- Must be highly motivated and committed to working and studying as a candidate for “Kangoshi” to obtain a National License in Japan.
Certified Care Workers (Kaigofukushishi):
- Must be a Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate (PRC license not required);
- Graduates of any four-year course are eligible, provided they obtain a TESDA National Certificate II in Caregiving (NC II);
- Must be dedicated and willing to train as a candidate for “Kaigofukushishi” to earn a National License in Japan.
Language Training and Employment Terms
All selected candidates will be required to undergo six months of Japanese language training in the Philippines, followed by another six months in Japan. Upon completion, they will begin their three to four-year work term at hospitals and caregiving facilities across Japan.
The Japanese language training is free of charge, and successful applicants will receive a daily living allowance throughout the training period.
“The candidates are encouraged to eventually obtain the Japanese license for Kangoshi and Kaigofukushishi to give them the opportunity for a longer employment term in Japan,” the Embassy of Japan stated.
Application Process and Deadline
Interested applicants must submit their applications by April 4, 2025, at both the central and regional offices of the DMW.
Qualified candidates should register online via the official DMW websites:
After registering online, applicants are required to personally submit the necessary documents at the DMW Migrant Workers Registry Division office.For further details, interested individuals may refer to the official announcement here: https://dmw.gov.ph/resources/dsms/DMW/Externals/2025/RSF-250003-2025.pdf.

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