Trainee, Tokutei and engineer: differences when going to Japan

The three most popular visa types — income and career path are different.

Technical Intern (TTS) suits general workers, 3–5 year contracts, salary 28–38 million VND/month.

Tokutei Ginou (Specified Skilled Worker) requires N4+ and the skill exam, and can be extended long term.

Engineer visas require a college/university degree in the field, salary 36–60 million VND/month, and family can join.