The Japan Times
Japan is tightening up the rules for its most common visa category by requiring applicants for certain jobs to submit proof of language proficiency. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/15/japan/society/jlpt-visa-requirement/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #immigrationservicesagency #immigration #visas #expats #foreignworkersexpats #livinginjapan
Japan implements language proficiency requirements for certain visa applicants

The requirement applies to jobs in which language skills are central, such as translation, interpretation and customer-facing roles.

The Japan Times
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