March 4, 2026
Japan to Launch New Specified Residence Card on June 14, 2026
Japan is implementing one of the most significant updates to its foreign resident documentation system in more than a decade. Beginning June 14, 2026, the Immigration
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Japan to Enforce New “5‑Year Visa” Requirement for Permanent Residency Beginning April 1, 2027
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency (ISA) has updated its guidelines for Permanent Residence (PR) eligibility, introducing a stricter interpretation of the required period
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Japan Proposes Tougher Rules for Business Manager Visa Applicants
The Immigration Services Agency (ISA) has published proposed amendments which would significantly tighten the qualifying criteria for the Business Manager Visa. Holders of
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