Japan has introduced stricter permanent residency requirements for foreign nationals, including higher income thresholds and language proficiency standards.

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The thread discusses Japan's recent changes to permanent residency requirements for foreign nationals, including higher income thresholds, language proficiency requirements, and significantly increased application fees. These changes are part of broader immigration policy reforms. The topic is significant as it reflects shifting immigration policies and their potential impact on foreign communities.

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Parent: Immigration PolicyEntity: JapanImpact: negativeDate: Oct 1, 2026Target: Stricter permanent residency requirements for foreign nationals

Japan has significantly increased the application fees for permanent residency by 20 times.

Parent: Economic PolicyEntity: JapanImpact: negativeDate: Oct 1, 2026Target: Significantly increased application fees for permanent residency

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Japan raises permanent residency fees for foreigners by 20 times https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6y8z8xeg8j1o

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JUST IN: Japan raised permanent residency application fees for foreigners by 20-fold from 10,000 yen to 200,000 yen (about $1,270 USD), per BBC

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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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