Japan Raises Permanent Residency Application Fee Twentyfold

Japan has increased its permanent residency application fee from ¥10,000 to ¥200,000, a 1,900% increase effective October 1.
The country is also tightening permanent residency standards, with stronger Japanese-language and income requirements being phased in through 2027. The changes represent a significant overhaul of Japan's residency system as the government introduces stricter rules for long-term foreign residents.