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Japan Hikes Permanent Residency Fees 2,000% Citing Foreign Population Anxiety

October 1, 2026

Summary

Japan has significantly increased its permanent residency fees by 2,000 percent as part of new immigration policy changes. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to manage the growing foreign population, though critics argue it hurts Japan's ability to address labor shortages.

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  • Japan Raises Residency Fees 2,000 Percent Amid ‘Anxiety’ Over Foreigners

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  • Japan raises permanent residency fee by 20 times

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