Japan’s 2026 immigration fee reform and Cabinet Order proposal explained: proposed JPY 200,000 permanent residence fee, duration-based change and renewal fees, free residence card renewal for existing permanent residents, and the separate JESTA system.
Japan has proposed new immigration fees from October 2026: change and renewal applications from ¥10,000 to ¥75,000 depending on the period granted and filing method, and permanent residence at ¥200,000. This guide separates confirmed law, the official proposal, current fees and points still awaiting final rules. Renewal of an existing permanent resident’s residence card remains free.
Japan permanent residence requirements in 2026: income, taxes, pension, health insurance, residence history, the 3-year visa transitional rule, and future policy proposals—clearly separated from current official rules.
