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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Feb 24