Japan Raises Residence Permit Fees as Permanent Residency Cost Surges 1,900%
Japan is raising fees for residence and permanent residency permits, marking the most significant overhaul of its immigration procedure costs in 45 years. Applications for permanent residency will face a 1,900% increase in fees.
The adjustments follow a revised immigration law passed on May 29, 2026, with the Immigration Services Agency publishing draft fee figures on June 24. The policy shift comes as Japan records the highest number of foreign residents in its history, prompting the government to adjust its residency permit pricing structure.
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@polymarketNEW: Japan is hiking residence permit fees amid record immigration, including a +1,900% increase for permanent residency applications.
@japandailydotjpJapan is implementing its most significant overhaul of residence procedure fees in 45 years. Following the passage of a revised immigration law on May 29, 2026, the Immigration Services Agency presented draft figures on June 24. The permane