BBC News ·
Japan raises permanent residency fees for foreigners by 20 times
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not written by BBC News · not verifiedGenerated October 1, 2026
- Japan has significantly increased fees for permanent residency and introduced stricter income, language, and pension requirements for applicants. The government claims these changes are necessary to manage the record-high growth of the foreign population and address public concerns, while some foreign residents have expressed criticism regarding the fairness and long-term viability of these measures.
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Sign in to give feedbackJapan has raised fees for foreigners seeking permanent residency in the country by 20 times to 200,000 yen ($1,270; £955).
Those seeking permanent residency must now also meet new income, pension and Japanese-language requirements.
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