Japan proposes tougher income rules for permanent residency
By The BriefBrief
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency proposed stricter income and pension-benefit requirements for permanent residency.
WHO:Japan’s Immigration Services Agency
WHAT:Proposed tougher guidelines for granting permanent residency, including income above the average and certain projected pension benefits
WHEN:Reported Aug 4, 2026 at 5:39 AM ET
WHERE:Japan
WHY:To tighten requirements for granting permanent residency as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s push for an “orderly society” and to crack down on illegal activities
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