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Japan Halts Restaurant Worker Visas as Quota Nears 50,000

4/15/2026

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The Japanese government halted restaurant-sector skilled worker visas as it nears a 50,000 quota.
The Immigration Services Agency suspended Type I Specified Skilled Worker visa applications from April 13.
By the end of February, about 46,000 foreigners held Type I status in food service.
Technical interns transitioning to a specified skilled worker visa will receive priority in the application process.

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Story summary

The Japanese government halted restaurant-sector skilled worker visas as it nears a 50,000 quota.
The Immigration Services Agency suspended Type I Specified Skilled Worker visa applications from April 13.
By the end of February, about 46,000 foreigners held Type I status in food service.
Technical interns transitioning to a specified skilled worker visa will receive priority in the application process.