Immigration Policy > Japan

Tracking since May 19, 2026 · Latest signal Oct 1, 2026 · 13 matched data points

Overall sentiment

Positive 0% (0)Negative 77% (10)Neutral 23% (3)

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Claims (6)

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

Parent: Immigration PolicyEntity: JapanImpact: negativeDate: Oct 1, 2026Target: Stricter permanent residency requirements for foreign nationals8 matched entries6 confirmed0 disputed2 neutral0 unclear

Japan has increased residency fees for foreign nationals by twentyfold as part of its immigration reforms.

Parent: Immigration PolicyEntity: JapanImpact: negativeDate: Oct 1, 2026Target: Residency fee increase7 matched entries7 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear

Japan has increased the permanent residency fee for foreign nationals by twenty-fold to 200,000 yen.

Parent: Immigration PolicyEntity: JapanImpact: negativeDate: Oct 1, 2026Target: Japan's immigration policy changes7 matched entries7 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear

Japan has introduced higher income and basic Japanese language requirements for permanent residency.

Parent: Immigration PolicyEntity: JapanImpact: negativeDate: Oct 1, 2026Target: Residency requirements7 matched entries6 confirmed0 disputed1 neutral0 unclear

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 nationals7 matched entries7 confirmed0 disputed0 neutral0 unclear

Japan's new permanent residency requirements for foreign nationals include higher income thresholds and language proficiency standards.