Japan is set to significantly hike fees for residence permits and permanent residency applications starting October 1, with permanent residency costs soaring twentyfold to 200,000 yen. This move comes as the nation grapples with a record 4.1 million foreign residents. The government cites increased costs associated with managing immigration and processing applications as the reason for the substantial fee adjustments.

Tokyo, July 3 (Jiji Press)--Japan announced a draft cabinet order Friday to raise the fees for permission to change temporary residence status and extend the period of stay to up…

Japan is set to significantly hike fees for residence permits and permanent residency applications starting October 1, with permanent residency costs soaring twentyfold to 200,000…