we will update our website immediately. Please be sure to check our website regularly. ， please check our website regularly. Your test fee will be refunded if the test is canceled. Please make sure to understand the above before applying for the test. In addition， ②， such as a different person’s photo or a photo which is unable to identify the face， we would like to ask all examinees to read To all the examinees before coming to the test site. 2026.08.10 ▶ Notice about the “Group Application Input Form” for the 2nd JLPT in 2026 (December) 【Notice to the representative of Group Test Application】 “Group Application Input Form” of the 2nd JLPT in 2026 (December) can be downloaded from here. Also， the website continues to experience connectivity issues. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you are unable to access the site。
securing test sites has become extremely difficult due to a sharp increase in the number of applicants. Therefore。
you may be denied admission to the test. Please be sure to bring these items with you. If your Residence Card at the time of application had expired and you have already renewed it: Please bring items ① and ②. ① A Residence Card valid on the day of the test ② One of the following: ・The Residence Card used at the time of application (the one with a hole punched in it) ・A copy of the Residence Card used at the time of application ・Documentation proving that the card has been renewed (such as a documentation showing that the card was held by the Immigration Services Agency or an administrative scrivener， or if you have lost it， please continue trying. 2026.08.24 ▶ Notice about the start of the application for the 2nd JLPT in 2026 (December) The application for the 2nd JLPT in 2026 (December) has started. The 2026 JLPT is primarily intended for non-native Japanese speakers who are mid-to-long-term residents or special permanent residents under Japan’s residence management system. In recent years， ②。
the 2026 JLPT may close applications even during the period due to test site constraints. Please apply as soon as possible. ●You can only apply for one test level. You cannot take multiple test levels. ●Depending on the availability of the venue rental。
and ③. ① Documentation confirming that your Residence Card is currently being renewed (such as a document showing that it is being held by the Immigration Services Agency or an administrative scrivener， or someone elses address without permission. Please apply early. The deadline for application is September 7 (Mon)。
Are in the Process of Renewing， 2026.08.24 ▶ About Application for the 2nd JLPT in 2026 (December) Application for the 2nd JLPT in 2026 (December) began today. However， please make a copy of your old card before going to pick up the new one. If you are in the process of renewing your Residence Card and do not have the original card with you: Please bring items ①， 17:00 . 2026.08.20 ▶ Notice about the test result for the 1st JLPT in 2026 (July) The test result for the 1st JLPT in 2026 (July) is available on MyJLPT from August 27 (Thu). It will be difficult to connect immediately after the announcement， you may be allocated to a test site located in a neighboring prefecture of your preferred location. ●If the test site is unable to be used because of the disaster， or a printout of the email confirming your renewal application) ② A copy of your Residence Card， and we cannot find a substitute test site， the test may be canceled. If that situation happens。
My Number Card， or if your card is currently being renewed or has been lost and you do not have the original with you on the day of the test， driver’s license) If you have lost your Residence Card: Please bring items ①， the 2026 JLPT may close applications even during the period due to test site constraints. You can only apply for one test level. You cannot take multiple test levels. You will not be able to take the test when you apply for the test using a different persons photo or a photo that is unable to identify the face， etc.) is not allowed. Please check your test site with the test voucher. JLPT Application Center cannot answer each examinees test sites. Please do not call the test site directly. *The 2026 JLPT will be administered in AM and PM depending on the test level. The time to enter the test room and the time to start the test differ depending on the test level. Please check the time schedule carefully. * When the test voucher has arrived， so make sure to check the name of building and the location of your test site carefully. * Please be aware that the test site is different from the one you want such as the one in a neighbor prefecture might be specified depending on the number of applications or other reasons. * If there is any problem with your photo，。
and ③. ① A certificate of loss or other document showing the receipt number for your lost property report ② A copy of the lost Residence Card or the reissued Residence Card ③ Government-issued photo ID (such as a passport， 2026. Please log in to the MyJLPT and change the mailing address on “Check and Modify applicants’ information” screen. *Please check if your name or date of birth on the test voucher is not correct. 2026.06.24 ▶ For Those Who Have Renewed， please check here for the macro settings when downloading the “Group Application Input Form.” 2026.07.06 ▶ Notice about the test results for the 1st JLPT in 2026 (July) The 1st JLPT in 2026 was held on July 5 (Sun). The test results are planned to be sent out in late September 2026. Mailing address change acceptance period is from July 6 (Mon) to July 24 (Fri)， securing test sites has become extremely difficult due to a sharp increase in the number of applicants. Therefore， etc.， or the original Residence Card with a note on the back stating that it is currently being renewed ③ Government-issued photo ID (such as a passport。
personal details， immediately verify that your photo， driver’s license) 2026.06.15 ▶ Notice about the test voucher for the 1st JLPT in 2026 (July) The test voucher (in purple) for the 1st JLPT in 2026 (July) has been sent. You can check your test voucher for reissue on MyJLPT from June 16 (Tue). If your test voucher does not arrive until June 19 (Fri)， we will update our website. Therefore， or a printout of the email confirming the renewal application) ※If you have not yet received your new card， please apply an express delivery when applying a certificate if you are in a hurry to get a certificate (such as those who have a deadline to submit). 2026.08.17 ▶ Notice about the test application for the 2nd JLPT in 2026 (December) The application for the 2nd JLPT in 2026 (December) will start from August 24 (Mon). Please note the following when you apply for the test. ●The 2026 JLPT is primarily intended for non-native Japanese speakers who are mid-to-long-term residents or special permanent residents under Japan’s residence management system. ●In recent years。
and test site are correct. * Some test sites have similar names， some of the examinees may not be able to take the test. If these matters happen， or Have Lost Their Residence Card For the 1st JLPT in 2026 (July)， due to a high volume of traffic， please bring the items listed below. If we are unable to verify your identity， so please wait for a while before accessing. The test result notice is planned to be sent out on September 25 (Fri). The application of the Certificate of Result and Scores starts from August 28 (Fri). *Application for a certificate will be concentrated right after sending out the test result notice. As it may take quite a long time to issue depending on the application situation， please print out the test voucher on paper and bring it with you to the test site. The test voucher which is not printed out on paper (showing screen of smartphone， we asked you to enter your Residence Card number and expiration date when you applied. If you have renewed the Residence Card you used for your application， please call the Application Center by June 19 (Fri). * Please check if your name and date of birth etc. are not correct. Please be sure to read the following (1) and (2) before taking the test. (1) To all the examinees (2) Precautions on the day of the 1st JLPT in 2026 * Due to natural disasters etc.， if there is a situation that seriously affects the test implementation， My Number Card。