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PoliticsJapan tightens residency rules for foreigners as application fees rise twentyfold

Japan has sharply raised residency application fees for foreigners, with the permanent-residency charge increasing twentyfold to 200,000 yen. Applicants must also have stable income at or above Japan’s average, while stricter requirements, including basic Japanese ability, are reportedly planned for next April. Offices saw long queues before the higher fees took effect.

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BBBC Chinese★★★☆☆2026-10-01 07:09Original

Japan tightens residency rules for foreigners as application fees rise twentyfold
Japan tightens residency rules for foreigners as application fees rise twentyfoldPolitics