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2026-08-04
Official Announcement / 正式発表
Permanent Residency Guideline Revision Officially Proposed — Public Comment Now Open
永住許可ガイドライン改定案が正式発表・パブリックコメント開始（2026年8月4日）
The Immigration Services Agency has officially released its draft guideline revision and opened public comment. Key changes: income above the average Japanese household level, a new ~30-year pension benchmark, CEFR B1 Japanese ability, children's school attendance, and an extended spousal exception.
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2026-07-30
Media Report / 報道
Permanent Residency Guideline Review: Income and Pension Requirements Reported
永住許可の要件見直しについて（2026年7月時点の報道まとめ）
Japanese media report that the Immigration Services Agency is reviewing its Guidelines for Permanent Residence — proposed changes cover household income levels, ~30 years of pension enrollment, and spousal requirements. Superseded by the official announcement above.
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2026-06-26
法改正 / Legal Update
Residence Status Fees: Major Increase Coming as Early as October 2026
在留資格の手数料、早ければ10月から大幅値上げへ
Japan's Immigration Services Agency has proposed new fees for residence status renewals — from a flat ¥6,000 to up to ¥75,000 depending on the granted period. Permanent residence would rise from ¥10,000 to ¥200,000. Target date: October 2026.
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