Japan will sharply raise residence permit fees for foreign nationals from October 1, with permanent residence applications increasing from 10,000 yen to 200,000 yen. Fees for renewing or changing residence status will also rise, though relief will be available for some applicants facing financial difficulties.

Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)--Japan's government adopted an ordinance Tuesday to raise fees for foreigners to renew and change their residency status to up to 75,000 yen from a…

Japan will sharply raise residence permit fees for foreign nationals from October 1, with permanent residence applications increasing from 10,000 yen to 200,000 yen. Fees for…