Japan tightens rules for foreigners wanting permanent residency

Foreign tourists walk through Shirakawa-go in Shirakawa, Gifu Prefecture, in December, 2026. - The Japan News/ANN

TOKYO: Japan toughened on Thursday (Oct 1) requirements for foreigners wanting to obtain permanent residency, as part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's push to tighten immigration controls.

Under new rules that will come into effect in stages, foreign residents wishing to stay in Japan permanently will have to prove their annual income is above average and they can carry casual conversations in Japanese.

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2026年12月，外国游客漫步于岐阜县白川市的白川乡。——日本新闻网/亚洲新闻网

东京：日本首相高市早苗周四（10月1日）收紧了外国人获得永久居留权的条件，这是其加强移民管制举措的一部分。

根据将分阶段生效的新规，希望在日本永久居留的外国居民必须证明其年收入高于平均水平，并且能够用日语进行日常对话。

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