NEW The Times Of India
Thu 01 Oct 2026 03:47:11 PM
Japan raises permanent residency fee 20-fold as foreign population hits record
SUMMARY
Japan is raising its permanent residency application fee from ¥8,000 to ¥160,000, a 20-fold increase, as foreign residents hit a record high. The move aims to manage growing immigration demand while covering administrative costs amid Japan's labor shortage-driven push to attract more workers.
Relevant For:
Prelims
GS - II
International Relations
Focus Area
Immigration Policy
Permanent Residency
Demographic Change
Migration Governance
Japan’s Population Policy
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