Coverage dated September 30, 2026 to October 1, 2026

Japan hikes permanent residency fees, tightens other requirements

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Japan hiked its permanent residency fee for foreigners to $1,266 along with new minimum requirements for income, pensions and Japanese-language ability.

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BBC News
Japan raises residency fee for foreign nationals by twenty-fold (opens BBC News)
Published Sep 30, 2026
BBC News's feed description
The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign population.
UPI
Japan hikes permanent residency fees, tightens other requirements (opens UPI)
Published Oct 1, 2026
UPI's feed description
Japan hiked its permanent residency fee for foreigners to $1,266 along with new minimum requirements for income, pensions and Japanese-language ability.