Japan Considers Stricter Immigration and Residency Requirements
TL;DR
Japan plans to double the required stay for citizenship from five to ten years and add Japanese language proficiency as a condition for permanent residency, with exceptions for contributors; these changes aim to tighten immigration policies and are expected to be implemented soon.
- Japan to double required period in the country for citizenship 朝日新聞
- Advisory council calls for digital border controls and tighter immigration oversight The Japan Times
- Japan May Require Japanese Language Test for Permanent Residency Unseen Japan
- Mind your language: Japan considers new fluency bar for permanent residents South China Morning Post
- News in Easy English: Gov't plans stricter rules for foreigners living in Japan 毎日新聞
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