Effective from the July 2026 test, there is a change in the eligibility requirements for taking the test within Japan. (Doesn’t affect the JLPT within AUSTRALIA).
In FAQ #26 of the website of the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES), which administers the JLPT in Japan, there is a description of eligible cases without a residence card. For further information examinees should contact JEES directly. https://info.jees-jlpt.jp/other/2026jisshi.html#
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