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Japan has introduced higher income requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency.

PoliticsHuman RightsForeign RelationsEconomicsOct 1, 2026score 0.282 posts · 0 replies across 2 instances
Japan is tightening permanent residency requirements for foreign nationals by raising income thresholds, language proficiency standards, and application fees. This policy shift is part of broader immigration reforms, which has sparked debate over its impact on foreign communities and immigration policy.

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Japan has introduced higher income requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residency.
Parent: Immigration PolicyEntity: JapanImpact: negativeDate: Oct 1, 2026Target: Japan's new permanent residency requirements for foreign nationals
Japan has raised application fees for permanent residency by twentyfold as part of its immigration reforms.
Parent: Economic PolicyEntity: JapanImpact: negativeDate: Oct 1, 2026Target: Japan's new permanent residency requirements for foreign nationals

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https://www.alojapan.com/1547359/japan-announces-new-permanent-residency-guidelines-foreigners-must-earn-more-than-average-japanese-person/ Japan announces new permanent residency guidelines, foreigners must earn more than average Japanese person #Japan #JapanNews #news Japanese government suddenly raises income bar for foreigners seeking permanent residency, will apply new rules even to applications filed six months ago. On Thursday, the Japanese government announced new guidelines for foreigners seeking permanent residence in Japan. Under Japan’s Immigration Control Act, foreig
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#Japan tightens permanent residency requirements for foreign nationals, introducing above- average income and basic Japanese- language standards while raising application fees twentyfold as part of broader changes to immigration policy. https://newsasfacts.com/news/162087
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