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2025-11-25 11:04:59
[Japan Plans Significant Increase in Fees for Foreigner Residency Procedures; Permanent Residency Permit Fees May Exceed 100,000 Yen] 1. The Japanese government recently decided to significantly increase fees related to foreigner residency procedures in fiscal year 2026. According to sources, fees for changes in residency status and visa renewals (over one year) are planned to increase from the current 6,000 yen to 30,000-40,000 yen, while permanent residency permit fees are planned to increase significantly from 10,000 yen to over 100,000 yen. 2. This move aims to bring fees in line with those in Europe and the United States, and the government plans to use the increased revenue to improve its coexistence policy with foreigners. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi instructed at a cabinet meeting on foreigner policy on the 4th of this month to adjust fees based on the fee standards of major countries. 3. Since the current Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act sets a fee cap of 10,000 yen, the government expects to submit an amendment to the law at next year's regular Diet session. It is noteworthy that the Immigration Services Agency already raised related fees in April of this year due to rising prices, and this further adjustment reflects the financial pressure brought about by the continued growth in the number of foreign residents in Japan. 4. Statistical data shows that as of the end of June this year, the total number of foreigners in Japan reached 3,956,619, a record high. Ensuring sufficient funding to promote measures for the coexistence of foreigners has become a crucial issue for the Japanese government.
