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Japan Visa Fee Hike 2026: House Passes Bill on April 28
Japan's House of Representatives has officially passed the Immigration Control and Refugee Act amendment, significantly raising residence visa extension and permanent residency fees. 5-year visa at 70,000 JPY, PR ceiling at 300,000 JPY. Expected to take effect within fiscal year 2026.
SHOCKING: Japan to Hike Permanent Residency Visa Fee to 200,000 JPY (A 20x Increase) | Nyukan 2026
Bad news for expats in Japan: The Immigration Services Agency (Nyukan) is submitting a bill to massively increase visa processing fees. A 5-year extension could cost 70,000 JPY, and Permanent Residency an eye-watering 200,000 JPY!
BREAKING: From April 15, 2026, Japan Engineer Visa Strictly Requires N2 Proficiency
The Immigration Services Agency of Japan has officially tightened the Engineer Visa (技人国) regulations. From April 15, 2026, JLPT N2 proof is strictly required in many scenarios. See who is affected!
BREAKING: Japan's Engineer Visa (技人国) Now Requires N2 Japanese Proficiency — April 2026 Update
Japan officially requires CEFR B2 (JLPT N2) Japanese language proof for new Engineer/Specialist visa (技人国) applicants. Find out who is affected, who is exempt, and how to prepare.
Japan Suspends Tokutei Ginou Restaurant Visas from April 13, 2026: What to Do
The Japanese government officially freezes the issuance of new Specific Skilled Worker (Tokutei Ginou) visas for the restaurant industry starting April 13, 2026. What are the legal alternatives?
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Japan Visa Fee Hike 2026: House Passes Bill on April 28
Japan's House of Representatives has officially passed the Immigration Control and Refugee Act amendment, significantly raising residence visa extension and permanent residency fees. 5-year visa at 70,000 JPY, PR ceiling at 300,000 JPY. Expected to take effect within fiscal year 2026.
SHOCKING: Japan to Hike Permanent Residency Visa Fee to 200,000 JPY (A 20x Increase) | Nyukan 2026
Bad news for expats in Japan: The Immigration Services Agency (Nyukan) is submitting a bill to massively increase visa processing fees. A 5-year extension could cost 70,000 JPY, and Permanent Residency an eye-watering 200,000 JPY!
BREAKING: From April 15, 2026, Japan Engineer Visa Strictly Requires N2 Proficiency
The Immigration Services Agency of Japan has officially tightened the Engineer Visa (技人国) regulations. From April 15, 2026, JLPT N2 proof is strictly required in many scenarios. See who is affected!
BREAKING: Japan's Engineer Visa (技人国) Now Requires N2 Japanese Proficiency — April 2026 Update
Japan officially requires CEFR B2 (JLPT N2) Japanese language proof for new Engineer/Specialist visa (技人国) applicants. Find out who is affected, who is exempt, and how to prepare.
Japan Suspends Tokutei Ginou Restaurant Visas from April 13, 2026: What to Do
The Japanese government officially freezes the issuance of new Specific Skilled Worker (Tokutei Ginou) visas for the restaurant industry starting April 13, 2026. What are the legal alternatives?