Japan to Raise Foreigners' Residency Fees in Oct.
Japan is set to significantly increase residency renewal and status change fees for foreigners starting in October. Permanent residency application fees will rise from 10,000 yen to 200,000 yen under the new immigration law.
Why it matters
The sharp increase in fees represents a major policy shift in Japan's immigration management and may impact the country's attractiveness to foreign workers.
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 uniform 6,000 yen at present, effective in October.
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