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Newest Policy2026年5月2日

Japan 2026 Work Visa Overhaul: B2 Japanese Required for Engineer Visas, Fees Soar to ¥70,000, SSW Restaurant Sector Suspended

Japan implements sweeping work visa reforms in 2026: from mid-April, Engineer/Specialist in Humanities visa applicants must prove CEFR B2 (JLPT N2) Japanese proficiency; visa renewal fees shift to tiered pricing reaching ¥70,000 for 5-year stays; PR application fees jump from ¥10,000 to approximately ¥200,000; the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) restaurant sector suspends new applications due to capacity limits. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of these reforms for Chinese professionals seeking to work in Japan.

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