https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-raises-permanent-residency-fee-20-fold-as-foreign-population-hits-recordContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-raises-permanent-residency-fee-20-fold-as-foreign-population-hits-recordhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-raises-permanent-residency-fee-20-fold-as-foreign-population-hits-record#u101578Mon, 05 Oct 2026 05:46:33 +0000Japan has increased the application fee for permanent residency from 10,000 yen to 200,000 yen. The price hike, which took effect on Thursday, is part of a broader effort to manage a record-high foreign population. Beyond the cost increase, the government has tightened requirements regarding income, pensions, and language proficiency. Additionally, fees for renewing or changing residency status are now tiered based on the length of the applicant's stay. These changes aim to tighten immigration controls amid growing anxiety over the increasing number of foreign nationals.Why it mattersThe