Japan adopts ordinance to raise foreign nationals’ residency fees from October
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Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- Japan Times04:19first to report
The fee hikes were included in the revised immigration control and refugee recognition law enacted in May.
Mon, 7 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post21:30
Japan will substantially raise its fees for residence permits next month. Depending on the period of stay applied for, renewing or changing one’s residency status could cost as much as ¥75,000 (US$480). The application fee for permanent residency will rise to ¥200,000 from ¥10,000. The government is also tightening the requirements for permanent residency. Applicants are already expected to be able to support themselves. New criteria proposed include an above-average household income,...
Fri, 11 September 2026
1 report- newsonjapan.com20:30
China will sharply raise visa fees for Japanese nationals entering the country from September 14, with the cost of a single-entry visa increasing to 16,750 yen, about 7.4 times the current level.
Sat, 12 September 2026
2 reports- bne IntelliNews00:08
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a press briefing on September 11 that the adjustment had been made in line with the principle of reciprocity.
- Japan Times02:05
The decision came after Japan introduced higher visa fees for foreign nationals in July.
Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- Japan Times22:00
Tighter visa rules and a weak yen have many foreign nationals pondering whether it's time to leave their adopted country.