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Japan is planning a major increase in residency application fees to fund new foreigner policies and services. Proposed changes include higher costs for visa renewals and permanent residency. Learn how these updates may affect your plans to live in Japan. Read More …
From Today’s News – September 11, 2025: Regarding the ‘Business Manager’ residence status for foreigners aiming to start a business in Japan, the Immigration Services Agency is finalising negotiations to tighten Japanese language proficiency requirements. This is in addition to a proposed revision to the ministerial ordinance that would increase the minimum capital requirement sixfold and require either the entrepreneur or a full-time employee to demonstrate “considerable Japanese language proficiency”. Read More …