Japan's Immigration Services Agency published a draft revision of the Permanent Residency Guidelines on August 4, 2026 — stricter spousal requirements, new income, pension, and Japanese-language criteria. An immigration consultant breaks down every change and explains how to submit a public comment before the September 4, 2026 deadline.

SEOメモ（公開時は非表示推奨） meta description案：出入国在留管理庁が2026年8月4日、永住許可に関するガイドライン改定案を公示。配偶者特例の厳格化、収入・年金・日本語能力要件の新設など全変更点を行政書士が実務目線で解説。パブリックコメント（〜2026年9月4日締切）の出し方も紹介。

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