TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to raise fees paid by foreign nationals to renew their residency status to the 30,000 yen ($190) range in fiscal 2026, between five and six times current levels, using the new revenue to cover increased costs for processing applicants.
Japan immigration
Japan eyes quintupling foreign residency renewal fees to $190 range
Latest hike in fiscal 2026 will cover extra costs for immigration oversight
People walk though a lobby in Narita Airport, which serves Tokyo. Japan now has roughly 4 million foreign residents. (Photo by Rie Ishii)
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