Japan raises permanent residency fees for foreign nationals by twenty-fold

UK · 2026-10-01

1. Step 1 · The triggerJapan raises permanent residency fees and tightens income, pension, and language requirements for foreign nationals, increasing the cost and difficulty of long-term settlement.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onThe pool of foreign workers able to qualify for or afford permanent residency shrinks, tightening labour supply in sectors dependent on migrant labour.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs in Japan reliant on foreign staff face higher recruitment and retention costs, which may be passed on to UK-based partners or customers through higher service or product prices.

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Source: bbc.co.uk

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