Japan Raises Residency Fees 2,000 Percent Amid ‘Anxiety’ Over Foreigners
2 sources·Updated October 1, 2026
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- NZ Herald World·2h agoJapan raises residency fees for migrants by 3000%
Telegraph: New conditions from April include Japanese-language proficiency requirements.
Read at NZ Herald World → - NYT World·16h agoJapan Raises Residency Fees 2,000 Percent Amid ‘Anxiety’ Over Foreigners
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is making it harder for immigrants to stay in the country. Critics say she is hurting Japan’s ability to address labor shortages.
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