US EditionJapan moves to establish pre-entry immigration checks, hike residency fees
The bill raises visa fees up to 300,000 yen and introduces the Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorization to prevent illegal employment and terrorism, amid 4.13 million foreign residents.
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Japan Govt to Tighten Requirements to Receive Permanent Residency from April 2027
The government has finalized plans to tighten requirements for being granted permanent residency starting April 2027. The move aims to optimize procedures based on the government’s basic policy for foreign nationals compiled in January.
The government wants to increase the financial contribution of immigrants upon their arrival in a country which is still under-laboured.
Japan moves to establish pre-entry immigration checks, hike residency fees
The Japanese government on Tuesday approved a bill to amend the immigration control law to establish an online pre-entry screening system for overseas arrivals and significantly increase residence…
Japan Plans Major Visa Fee Increase; Extensions May Rise 10x, Permanent Residency Up to 30x
Japan is planning a significant overhaul of its immigration fee structure, with proposals that could sharply increase the cost of visa extensions and permanent residency applications. The move is aimed at addressing the rising administrative burden linked to the country’s growing foreign resident population. Proposed Amendments to Immigration Law On March 10, 2026, the Cabinet of Japan approved a Bill to amend the Immigration Control and Refugee…
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