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Japan raises permanent residency fee by 20 times

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What happened

The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign population.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 02:57:43 UTC.

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