World · 1 Oct
Japan raises permanent residency fees for foreigners by 20 times
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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