Japan to Tighten Permanent Residency Requirements for Foreign Nationals
The Japan Immigration Services Agency will introduce stricter criteria, including a minimum income threshold above average household earnings, starting October 2026.
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The Japan Immigration Services Agency will introduce stricter criteria, including a minimum income threshold above average household earnings, starting October 2026.
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