# Japan tightens permanent residency rules, leaving foreigners’ futures uncertain

https://mins.news/en/item/73498

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-25 05:59 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/25/japan-moves-to-tighten-rules-for-foreigners-throwing-futures-into-doubt?traffic_source=rss

> Japan is raising the threshold for permanent residency, requiring applicants to show above-average household income, Japanese-language ability and pension savings equal to 30 years of payouts. The changes come amid a broader rightward shift in politics and worsening public sentiment towards immigrants, prompting long-term residents to reconsider their futures.