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Japan Eyes Introducing Prescreening System for Foreign Travelers, Raising Limits on Residence Status Fees

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2026-02-26
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Summary
The Japanese government plans to revise the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Law to significantly raise the upper limits on residence status fees and introduce a new online prescreening system for foreign travelers.

Under the proposal, the current ¥10,000 cap for changing residence status would be replaced with a new cap of ¥100,000 for status changes or renewals, and ¥300,000 for permanent residence. The exact fees will be set by the Cabinet in fiscal 2026. The additional revenue is intended to support measures aimed at promoting an “orderly and harmonious coexistence” with foreign nationals under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration.

The government also plans to introduce JESTA, an online prescreening system modeled after the U.S. ESTA, by fiscal 2028. The system is designed to strengthen immigration control while easing the burden of screenings amid rising tourist numbers.
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