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Official: Japan Visa Fee Table from October 2026
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Official: Japan Visa Fee Table from October 2026

On June 24, 2026, Japan's new residence visa fee schedule was revealed: 5-year renewal up to ¥75,000, permanent residency up to ¥200,000. Effective earliest October 2026.

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Jun 24, 2026
Japan Visa Fee Hike 2026: Senate Officially Passes Bill on May 29
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Japan Visa Fee Hike 2026: Senate Officially Passes Bill on May 29

Japan's House of Councillors officially passed the amended Immigration Control Act on May 29, 2026. Residence extension fee ceiling rises to 100,000 JPY; permanent residency ceiling to 300,000 JPY. New fees expected before March 2027. Act now if your visa is expiring soon.

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May 29, 2026
Japan Visa Fee Hike 2026: House Passes Bill on April 28
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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.

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Apr 28, 2026
SHOCKING: Japan to Hike Permanent Residency Visa Fee to 200,000 JPY (A 20x Increase) | Nyukan 2026
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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!

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Apr 10, 2026

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BREAKING: From April 15, 2026, Japan Engineer Visa Strictly Requires N2 Proficiency

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!

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Apr 9, 2026
BREAKING: Japan's Engineer Visa (技人国) Now Requires N2 Japanese Proficiency — April 2026 Update

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.

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Apr 3, 2026
Japan Family Visa (Kazoku Taizai) 2026: Fee Hikes and Stricter Background Checks |

Japan Family Visa (Kazoku Taizai) 2026: Fee Hikes and Stricter Background Checks |

Japan proposes major immigration updates for 2026. The Dependent Visa (Kazoku Taizai) faces immense fee hikes, along with ruthless tax and pension background checks.

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Mar 27, 2026
Japan Suspends Tokutei Ginou Restaurant Visas from April 13, 2026: What to Do

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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Mar 27, 2026

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