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(JAPAN Forward)Japan to Raise Residence Permit Fees for Foreign Nationals Sharply as Costs Mount

Release Date: 2026-07-09
Media: JAPAN Forward
Summary: Japan plans to sharply increase immigration-related fees to cover the growing costs of supporting its expanding foreign resident population. Under the proposed changes, the permanent residency fee would rise from ¥10,000 to ¥200,000, while fees for residence status renewals and changes could exceed ¥100,000. The government argues that Japan's fees have long been far lower than those in many Western countries and have not kept pace with the rising administrative costs associated with a foreign resident population that reached over 4.12 million by the end of 2025.

The Immigration Services Agency estimates the revised fee structure could generate up to ¥94 billion annually, far exceeding current revenue. In addition to covering application processing costs, the funds would support Japanese-language education, consultation services, refugee status determination, and other measures promoting what the government describes as "orderly coexistence" with foreign residents. Officials argue that many other countries also use immigration fees to finance broader migration policies.

However, industries that rely heavily on foreign workers, particularly elderly care and construction, warn that the higher fees could make recruitment more difficult. Employers may have to absorb the additional costs, potentially discouraging new hiring at a time of severe labor shortages. Experts also note that while some fee increase is reasonable, the scale of the proposed hikes requires stronger public justification and a broader discussion about how the financial burden should be shared among foreign residents, employers, and the government.
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