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Split scene showing young woman with Japan working holiday visa approval on phone against cherry blossom background and young man eating noodles at Taipei night market with Taipei 101, connected by large number 2 with looping arrow.

Japan & Taiwan Allow Second Working Holiday Visas from April 2026 – Young People Can Now Stay & Work Twice in Lifetime (Full Guide & Eligibility)

Japan & Taiwan Allow Second Working Holiday Visas from April 2026 – lifetime limit raised from one to two visas. Taiwanese can apply to Japan from April; Japanese to Taiwan now.

Editorial Team

Mar 18

Split scene showing Vietnamese professional with diploma and same person forced into hotel kitchen work representing Japan Visa Scam Exposed 2026.

Japan Visa Scam Exposed 2026: Vietnamese 'Engineers' Forced into Hotel & Kitchen Work After Paying $7,000 Brokers

Japan Visa Scam Exposed 2026: NHK investigation reveals Vietnamese workers on Engineer visas forced into dishwashing, hotel cleaning. $7,000 broker fees, illegal labour, government cracks down.

XAVI

Mar 18

Japanese passport with yen banknotes representing immigration fee hike and increased permanent residency costs in Japan 2026.

Japan's Immigration Fee Hike Approved: Residence and Permanent Residency Costs Set to Surge Up to 30x in Major 2026 Reform

Japan's Cabinet approves massive immigration fee hike, raising residence and permanent residency costs up to 30-fold in major 2026 reform.

XAVI

Mar 9

Japanese passport and residence card with laptop showing visa sponsorship jobs for Japan work visa application 2026.

How to Get a Japan Work Visa in 2026 – Easy Steps, Real Tips & Success Stories

Step-by-step Japan work visa guide: find sponsored jobs, get your COE, and apply successfully in 2026.

Editorial Team

Mar 9

Close-up of a person holding the new Japanese Specified Residence Card, featuring a visible IC chip and combining Residence and My Number functions, with a laptop and city view in the background.

Japan Rolls Out “Specified Residence Card” from June 14, 2026 – One-Card Solution Combines Residence & My Number Functions, Moves Visa Details to Chip

Japan’s new Specified Residence Card merges the Residence and My Number cards into one chip-based ID starting June 14, 2026.

XAVI

Mar 3

Japanese passport, Engineer visa document with March 2026 pledge stamp, JESTA pre-travel application screen, and Permanent Residency certificate arranged on desk with Tokyo skyline sunrise view, symbolizing Japan immigration reforms 2026-2028.

Japan Immigration Overhaul 2026–2028: Faster Permanent Residency, New Engineer Visa Pledge, JESTA Pre-Travel System & Technical Intern Reforms – Complete Guide

Japan unveils biggest immigration reforms in decades: faster PR for skilled workers, new Engineer visa pledge (March 2026), JESTA pre-travel system (2028) & stronger intern protections. Full guide inside.

XAVI

Mar 1

Japanese HR manager and foreign engineer reviewing official visa pledge documents in modern Tokyo office, representing Japan's new mandatory compliance requirement for Engineer/Specialist visas effective March 2026

Japan Visa 2026: New Mandatory Pledge Rule for Engineer Visas Effective March 9 – Apply Before

Japan introduces mandatory pledge requirement for Engineer/Specialist visas in dispatch and EOR arrangements, effective March 9, 2026.

XAVI

Feb 26

A dramatic wide-angle view of the Tokyo skyline at twilight with Tokyo Tower glowing red and Mount Fuji silhouetted against a pink-purple sky. Overlaid is a semi-transparent Japanese residence card with "Eijūken" (永住権) calligraphy, floating holographic icons representing a 5-year calendar, approval checkmark, and a locked padlock, illustrating Japan's stricter permanent residency rules for 2026.

Japan Tightens Permanent Residency Rules: Five-Year Visa Stay Now Mandatory – Key Changes and Eligibility Guide for 2026

Japan permanent residency new rules 2026 are now in effect as of February 24, requiring applicants to hold a five-year visa and meet stricter compliance standards.

XAVI

Feb 24

Japan JESTA 2028: Mandatory Pre-Travel Authorization for 74 Visa-Exempt Countries, Including Brazil

Japan introduces JESTA travel authorization for 74 visa-free countries by 2028. Here's what travelers need to know.

XAVI

Feb 22

Japan JESTA visa-free pre-screening system with Mount Fuji, smartphone approval, and international travelers

JESTA: Japan’s New Pre-Arrival Screening System for Visa-Free Travelers

Japan is set to revolutionize its border control with the Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization (JESTA), a pre-arrival screening system launching by fiscal year 2028 (April 2028–March 2029) .

Xavi

May 18, 2025

Foreign construction and farm workers in Japan reviewing new 2025 immigration policy documents at a training center.

Japan Overhauls Technical Intern Training Program to Address Labor Shortages

Japan is revamping its Technical Intern Training Program (TITP), a decades-old initiative often criticized for exploiting foreign workers. The government plans to replace it with a new system by 2027

Xavi

May 11, 2025

Japan Electronic Immigration System 2028 for visa-exempt countries with passport, digital kiosk, and Tokyo landmarks

Japan's New Electronic Immigration System for Enhanced Border Security

Japan is set to launch a new immigration system, designed to enhance border security and streamline entry for international travelers. Modeled after the U.S.

Xavi

Apr 23, 2025