Japan to tighten permanent residency requirements for foreign nationals
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Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Tokyo, Japan
October 2026
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Japan plans to revise guidelines for granting permanent residency. New requirements will include a minimum income threshold. Changes are expected to be implemented as early as October.
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