ビザ・在留資格 【2026年最新】特定技能1号と2号の決定的な違いとは？2号へ移行する要件と対象分野
特定技能1号と2号は在留期間・家族帯同・支援義務が異なります。介護を除く11分野が対象の2号の移行要件をわかりやすく解説します。
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Employment Specified Skills Target Fields Complete List (Including New 4 Fields) [2026 Edition]
Comprehensive coverage of Specified Skills target fields. A table lists all 16 fields, including the four fields added in 2024: road transportation, railways, forestry, and lumber industry. You can also check their compatibility with Type 1 and Type 2 visas.
Residence Procedures (Renewal, Change, Residence Card) Integration of Residence Card and My Number Card: A Complete Explanation of the Procedure Schedule
Fully explains the application procedure and precautions for the "Specified Resident Card" (integrated resident card and My Number card), which began on June 14, 2026. You can check the system, benefits, application locations, and schedule of this optional system with illustrations.
Visa/Stay Status [Breaking News] Residence Fee Increase: Draft Cabinet Order Officially Released, Public Comment Period Begins – Target Implementation Date: October 1, 2026
The cabinet order draft for raising the residence fee was officially published on July 3, 2026, and the public comment period (until August 2) has begun. The target implementation date is October 1. We will provide a timely report on the revised schedule and the reasons for applying before the implementation (by September 30).
Visa/Stay Status Visa Renewal/Change: Unpaid Taxes and Social Insurance Are NOT Allowed! Stricter Screening Points with the 2026 Revision
The 2026 amendment to the Immigration Control Act will include stricter checks for unpaid taxes and social insurance premiums during renewal and change of status applications. This explanation will cover how resident tax, national health insurance, and pension payments will be checked, and what certificates should be prepared before renewal.
Visa/Stay Status Starting October 2026, Residence Card Renewal and Change Fees Will Increase! New Amounts and What You Should Do Now
⚠️ [Update 2026-07-03] On July 3, 2026, the government officially published the "Draft Cabinet Order for Revision" to increase resident fees, and started accepting public comments (opinion solicitation - until August 2). It may come into effect as early as October 1, 2026...
Residence Procedures (Renewal, Change, Residence Card) What is a Special Resident Certificate? Easily explained: The integration of Resident Cards and My Number Cards, starting June 2026
We will clearly explain what the "Specified Resident Card," which launched on June 14, 2026, is. This includes the integration of resident cards and My Number cards, the voluntary system's mechanisms, and how to apply.
Permanent Residence and Naturalization 永住許可申請の最新動向：公的義務の履行状況が「即不許可」に直結する理由
近年、永住許可申請の審査が厳しくなっています。税金・年金・健康保険などの公的義務の未納が不許可理由となるケースを解説し、申請前に確認すべきチェックリストをご紹介します。