Country-Specific Sending Information
Country-by-country guidance on memoranda of cooperation, interim or approved sending organizations and overseas recruitment procedures for Japan’s ESD pathway.
Countries covered
Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Tajikistan, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Timor-Leste, Bhutan, the Philippines, Vietnam and Laos.
What to verify for each country
- Status and effective date of the bilateral framework
- Competent ministries and official contact points
- Whether approved or interim sending organizations apply
- Worker registration, contracts, medical checks and departure approvals
- Fee limits, prohibited charges and refund rules
- How the country-side process connects to Japan’s residence procedure
Due diligence
- Verify the organization against the latest official list.
- Confirm the legal entity, license number and office.
- Obtain a written fee breakdown for employer and worker.
- Prohibit deposits, penalties and passport retention.
- Keep country-side filing and payment evidence.
A commercial website or old list is not sufficient proof of current authorization. Always check the competent government source.