Japan Announces Major Visa Fee Increase from July 2026
At a press conference on June 19, 2026, the Minister for Foreign Affairs announced a decision to increase entry visa fees by 400%, effective July 1, 2026. The fee for a
Read More »Japan to Enforce New “5‑Year Visa” Requirement for Permanent Residency Beginning April 1, 2027
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency (ISA) has updated its guidelines for Permanent Residence (PR) eligibility, introducing a stricter interpretation of the required period
Read More »Japan Releases Guidelines for Permanent Residency Visa Revocation Under Revised Immigration Law
On September 29, 2025, Japan’s Immigration Services Agency has issued new guidelines detailing how it will enforce a revised immigration law provision that allows for the
Read More »Japan Proposes Tougher Rules for Business Manager Visa Applicants
The Immigration Services Agency (ISA) has published proposed amendments which would significantly tighten the qualifying criteria for the Business Manager Visa. Holders of
Read More »Japan to Lift Visa Requirement for Peruvian Nationals from July 2025
Effective July 1, 2025, Japan will lift the measures recommending obtaining a visa in advance for the Peruvian nationals in possession of valid Peruvian ordinary
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