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April 20, 2026April 20, 2026

Japan Permanent Residency 2026: Stricter Rules, New Revocation Powers, and What Every Holder Must Know

Japan is tightening permanent residency rules across 2026-2027. New ¥3.5M income threshold, 5-year visa requirement from April 2027, fees up to ¥200,000, and new powers to revoke PR for tax non-compliance. Full guide.

April 12, 2026April 10, 2026

Japan Permanent Residency 2026: Stricter Rules, New 5-Year Visa Requirement and What Expats Need to Know

Japan tightened permanent residency rules in February 2026. New requirement: must hold 5-year visa at application time. Tax and pension compliance now zero-tolerance. Full guide for expats on the standard pathway, new rules, and what's coming next.