Social Security Employment History (SSO Form 6-07) → 🇯🇵 Japan
Visa / licensing: SSW / Engineer · Translation: Japanese
Japan requires the Social Security Employment History (SSO Form 6-07) to be presented with a certified Japanese translation and Apostille prior to submission.
Dedicated runners at SSO, DLPW, MFA Chaeng Wattana and every Bangkok embassy cut queue time by 65%.
Why Japan relies on this document: SSO history in Japanese translation from Embassy-listed translator.
End-to-end timeline for Japan: request Social Security Employment History (SSO Form 6-07) (1-3 days) → Japanese certified translation → MFA → Apostille
Primary visa / licensing pathways: Engineer/Specialist in Humanities visa, SSW, Highly-Skilled Professional
How it works
- 1
Requirements check
Compare destination authority's current requirements against the latest format of Social Security Employment History (SSO Form 6-07).
- 2
Request Social Security Employment History (SSO Form 6-07)
Filed via power of attorney; turnaround 1-3 days.
- 3
Translate to Japanese
Translator listed by destination authority or MFA; vocational glossary applied.
- 4
MFA legalisation
Chaeng Wattana — 2-3 working days.
- 5
Apostille
Single Apostille at MFA — faster and cheaper
- 6
Delivery
Tracked DHL to your Japan employer / council / university.
Frequently asked questions
Does Japan accept Apostille?
Yes — single-step Apostille at MFA is sufficient.
Required translation language?
Japanese
Primary visa?
SSW / Engineer
End-to-end time in Thailand?
7-14 working days for a standard dossier.