Category: Visa & Legal
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Japan Business Manager Visa Renewal 2026: 5 Screening Criteria, Deficit Cases, and How to Get a 1/3/5-Year Status
Japan’s Business Manager visa renewal in 2026: the 5 screening criteria immigration looks at, the rules for 1/3/5-year status, the…
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Japan Startup Visa Guide (2026): How to Switch Status of Residence and Transition to a Business Manager Visa
Japan’s Startup Visa for international entrepreneurs: 2025 unified system, new Business Manager Visa rules, status change routes, and a 24-month…
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[2026 Update] Major Changes to Japan’s Business Manager Visa: A Plain-English Guide to the New ¥30M Capital, JLPT N2, and Full-Time Staff Requirements, Plus the 2028 Grace Period
Japan’s Business Manager visa changed dramatically in October 2025. We break down the new ¥30M capital, JLPT N2, and full-time…
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Japan’s Specified Residence Card Launches June 2026: Benefits, How to Apply, and What to Know About the Combined Card
A plain-English guide to Japan’s Specified Residence Card, launching June 14, 2026. What changes when your Residence Card and My…
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Specified Residence Card: Benefits vs. Drawbacks Compared in Detail — Should You Get One? Or Is It Too Early? (2026)
Wondering whether to get a Specified Residence Card? We compare 4 benefits and 4 drawbacks in a clear table, then…
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Specified Skilled Worker ‘Food Service’ Visa Suspended | What Happens to Your Visa? A Status-Based Guide (2026)
SSW food service visa suspended from April 13, 2026. What it means for current holders, exam candidates, and pending applicants,…
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Are Visa Renewal & PR Fees Really Jumping to Hundreds of Thousands of Yen? The Truth About the 2026 Hike and What We Should Prepare (2026)
Confused about the rumors of Japan’s visa renewal and Permanent Residency fees jumping to 100,000 or 300,000 yen? We break…
