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Japan officially overhauls permanent residency rules

Japan’s residency overhaul lifts fees and tightens rules, sending immediate uncertainty through its foreign community

By · Published September 30, 2026  23:38 UTC · Updated October 1, 2026  00:27 UTC

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Foreign residents in Japan now face mounting uncertainty as the latest immigration overhaul lifts visa and permanent‑residency fees. The government announced a sweeping revision of permanent‑residency rules, set to take effect in October 2026.

The Japan Times reported the official overhaul, while Bloomberg noted the minister’s public promotion of the reforms as a cornerstone of the administration’s policy agenda. Nippon.com details the soaring costs and outlines the new fee structure, while Japan Today confirms that the hike begins on Thursday.

Al Jazeera highlights the anxiety among expatriates whose futures are now in doubt, and Bloomberg describes Minister Takaichi’s advocacy for the sweeping changes. With the full impact on Japan’s foreign workforce still unclear, analysts ask whether the stricter regime will deter new applicants, reshape existing residency choices, or prompt policy revisions in response to labor market needs.

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The obvious questions

What are the main components of Japan’s new permanent‑residency overhaul?

The reform raises visa and permanent‑residency fees, tightens eligibility requirements and adds new documentation steps, as described by Bloomberg and the Japan Times.

When do the increased residency visa fees take effect?

Japan Today reports that the fee hike starts on Thursday following the announcement.

Which official has publicly promoted the immigration changes?

Minister Takaichi is identified by Bloomberg as the government figure touting the sweeping reforms.

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