🇯🇵 Japan Aug 25, 2026 · Matthew Coslett

Is Permanent Residency in Japan Still Worth It? Pros and Cons

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Is Permanent Residency in Japan Still Worth It? Pros and Cons
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For years, permanent residency in Japan (PR) has been treated as the ultimate achievement for foreigners: work for a decade, pay your taxes, stay out of trouble and earn the right to live here without depending on an employer or spouse. The dream, right?



Over the past couple of years, that whole assumption has been challenged. Following major legal revisions in 2024 and 2026, Japan is overhauling its permanent residency rules—proposing to raise approval fees from ¥10,000 to ¥200

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