Japan raises residency fees for foreign nationals twenty-fold

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Oct, 16:08 · Archive

Japan has significantly increased permanent residency fees for foreign nationals.

Japan has raised its permanent residency fee for foreigners to $1,266, a twenty-fold increase, as part of immigration policy changes. The hikes are accompanied by new minimum requirements for income, pensions and Japanese-language ability, introducing stricter standards for foreign residents.

How it is being reported

• Japan hikes permanent residency fees, tightens other requirementsUPI · 1 Oct, 14:35
• Japan raises residency fee for foreign nationals by twenty-foldBBC News · 1 Oct, 03:11

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