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![[Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services] What Is the Difference Between 1-Year, 3-Year, and 5-Year Periods of Stay? A Thorough Explanation of How They Are Decided and Tips for Getting a Longer Period](https://visasapo.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261005-600x400.jpg)
![[Prepare for the October 2026 Immigration Fee Increase!] A Thorough Guide to Online Residence Application Discounts and How They Differ from Counter Applications](https://visasapo.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/202601003-600x400.jpg)
2026年10月3日
[Prepare for the October 2026 Immigration Fee Increase!] A Thorough Guide to Online Residence Application Discounts and How They Differ from Counter Applications
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![[Revised October 1, 2026] Major Changes to the Permanent Residence Permission Guidelines! A Full Picture of the Stricter Screening with an Old/New Comparison Table, and How to Prepare](https://visasapo.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/202601001-2-600x400.jpg)
![[Bringing Your Family in Your Home Country to Japan] Application Procedure, Required Documents, Processing Time, and Country-by-Country Differences for the Short-Term Stay Visa (Visiting Relatives)](https://visasapo.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/202601001-600x400.jpg)
2026年9月28日
Can You Stay After Your Period of Stay Expires? Rules and Points to Note on the “Special Period” During Visa Review
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2026年9月23日
Essential When Changing Jobs or Leaving a Company! Cases Requiring the “Notification Regarding the Accepting Organization” and Penalties for Failing to File
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![[What Is a Non-Notified Long-Term Resident?] Can You Stay in Japan After Divorcing a Japanese National? The “Long-Term Resident” Visa Granted for Special Circumstances and Our Office’s Approval Record](https://visasapo.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/202600922-600x400.jpg)
![[Changes from June 2026] What Has Changed on the New “Residence Card”? Specified Residence Cards and Key Points for Companies](https://visasapo.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20260418005-600x400.jpg)
2026年9月2日
[Changes from June 2026] What Has Changed on the New “Residence Card”? Specified Residence Cards and Key Points for Companies
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![[October 2026 Revision] Visa Renewal Revenue Stamp Fees Increasing to a Maximum of 75,000 Yen! Who Pays the High Fees: The Company or the Employee?](https://visasapo.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Gemini_Generated_Image_mfsrnrmfsrnrmfsr-600x400.jpg)
2026年8月23日
[October 2026 Revision] Visa Renewal Revenue Stamp Fees Increasing to a Maximum of 75,000 Yen! Who Pays the High Fees: The Company or the Employee?
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![[Business Manager Visa] Unable to Renew Due to Stricter Rules? The “3-Year Grace Period” and Thorough Countermeasures You Should Know Before Giving Up](https://visasapo.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bussiness-600x400.jpg)
2026年6月30日
[Business Manager Visa] Unable to Renew Due to Stricter Rules? The “3-Year Grace Period” and Thorough Countermeasures You Should Know Before Giving Up
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