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Japan’s hefty visa fees, new digital entry system move closer to implementation

Japan’s parliament on Friday passed an immigration control law revision to raise the maximum fee for residence status applications by foreigners and introduce an online pre-entry t...

Japan passes bill to raise visa fees, introduce online pre-entry screening

Japan's parliament on Friday passed an immigration control law revision to raise the maximum fee for residence status applications by foreigners and introduce an online pre-entry t...

Japan freezes visa applications for foreign restaurant workers

Visas will not be issued for applications received after Monday, but for those submitted prior to that, certificates will be issued in order as long as the quota is not exceeded.

Japan to hike visa renewal fees to $440 for 5-year stay

Japan enacts bill to drastically raise visa-related fees

Under the bill, the statutory upper limit for fees to change residency statuses or extend a period of stay will go from ¥10,000 to ¥100,000.

Japan increases cap on residency visa fees to $630

Japan suspends new visas for foreign restaurant workers as quota nears

The Japanese government is no longer issuing visas for foreign specified skilled workers in the restaurant sector as the quota of 50,000 has nearly been reached -- the…

Proposed Changes to Permanent Residency and Visas Fees in Japan for 2026

Japan is in the process of revising its rules around visas for foreign residents and has announced changes for fees and permanent residency applications. In this article, we look a...

Skip the Stress in Japan: Meet the New "TOURIST PASMO" Travel Card

From May 2026, a new IC travel card designed specifically for international visitors, “TOURIST PASMO,” will be available at Japan’s main gateways, Narita and Haneda Airports. Base...

Japan is so hungry for workers it used up its five-year visa quota in record time

Many people with dreams are poised to save understaffed kitchens, but they’re currently stuck behind a bureaucratic velvet rope. Two facets of Japanese culture that are world-renow...

Campaigners urge review of Japanese business visa rules

Japan to require language proficiency proof for engineer, specialist in humanities visa

The Japanese government has decided to require proof of Japanese language proficiency for individuals seeking the visa status of engineer, specialist in humanities or international...

Japan to require language proficiency proof for engineer, specialist in humanities visa

The Japanese government has decided to require proof of Japanese language proficiency for individuals seeking the visa status of engineer, specialist in humanities or international...

Japan to require language proficiency proof for engineer, specialist in humanities visa

The Japanese government has decided to require proof of Japanese language proficiency for individuals seeking the visa status of engineer, specialist in humanities or international...

Japan to tighten residency rules for foreign employees under transfer visas

How to Plan a Trip to Japan in 2026: Ultimate Guide for First-Time Visitors

Tourism in Japan has rebounded fast thanks to a continuing global fascination with its unique blend of ancient tradition and cutting-edge modern technologies – not to mention its M...

Japan reportedly adding Japanese language skill requirement to most common foreigner work visa

Requirement to be added to “jobs in which Japanese is used.” For foreigners wanting to work in Japan, one of the most common paths into the country is through a Specialist in Human...

Japan’s New Visa Rules Are Forcing Tokyo’s Immigrant-Run Restaurants to Close

The new capital requirement for the business manager visa is too high a hurdle for many legitimate, profitable, and law-abiding businesses.

Japan to scour social media in hunt for visa overstayers, illegal foreign workers

Japan’s immigration authorities plan to crack down on visa overstayers and illegal foreign workers by monitoring social media and other platforms for information or leads. The init...

Golden Week in Japan

TOKYO >> Large crowds of tourists — quite a number of them domestic — were spotted across Japan during the Golden Week holiday period, which ran April 29 to May 6.

Japan taps popular travel guide to promote overseas development assistance

The newly released booklet shows bridges and railways built with Japan's contributions as well as historic World Heritage Sites preserved and restored with such support.

Japan Issues New Prepaid Cards Exclusively for Tourists

Tourists traveling to Japan will soon have a simpler way to get around—a prepaid transit card designed specifically for short-term visitors. Pasmo Co, which issues cards for Tokyo’...

Japan insurer Aioi Nissay offers safe driving app for foreign tourists

Japan insurer Aioi Nissay offers safe driving app for foreign tourists