Residency & Citizenship
The latest in residency & citizenship for people moving, settling and building a life abroad.
Residency & Citizenship
Japan Tightens Permanent Residency Requirements
Japan is imposing stricter criteria for permanent residency, including language proficiency and higher financial thresholds.
Residency & Citizenship
Japan's Permanent Residency Fees Jump 20-Fold
Japan is dramatically raising the cost and tightening requirements for permanent residency, signaling a shift in immigration policy for long-term residents.
Residency & Citizenship
Japan's Dual Citizenship Ban Drives Residency Program Demand
Japan's policy forcing citizens to choose one nationality by age 22 is pushing Japanese nationals to seek residency in other countries.
Residency & Citizenship
Japan now requires language skills for permanent residency
Japan is enforcing Japanese-language proficiency as a condition for permanent residency—a major shift for long-term foreign residents.
Residency & Citizenship
Japan Tightens Permanent Residency Rules
Japan is raising the bar for permanent residency, affecting expats who've built careers and families there.
Residency & Citizenship
Japan Raises Income Threshold for Permanent Residency
Japan has tightened financial requirements for permanent residency applications—a significant shift for long-term expat residents.
Residency & Citizenship
Japan Raises Financial Requirements for Permanent Residency
Japan has tightened the income and savings thresholds needed to qualify for permanent resident status, making it harder for expats to secure long-term settlement.
Residency & Citizenship
Japan tightens residence permit rules for foreign workers
Japan has announced stricter requirements for foreign workers seeking residence permits, affecting both new arrivals and those renewing their status.
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