Japan Passes New Immigration Law, Raising Caps on Residency Application Fees
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The Japanese House of Councillors passed an amendment to the Immigration Control Act, raising the fee caps for foreign residency applications. The cap for residency status changes/renewals is raised to 100,000 yen, and permanent residency to 300,000 yen. The law also includes the introduction of an online pre-entry screening system, JESTA, planned for fiscal 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: How much will it cost to apply for permanent residency in Japan?
- A: The cap has been raised to 300,000 yen, but the actual fee will be determined by government decree.