Japan plans to tighten permanent residency requirements for foreigners

Japan immigrationRevision to specify income threshold above average household earningsJapan's Immigration Services Agency plans to revise its guidelines for granting permanent residency to foreign nationals as early as October. (Photo by Taishu Yuasa)KEI KIMURAJuly 26, 2026 05:42 JSTTOKYO -- Japan plans to revise guidelines for granting permanent residency to foreign nationals as early as October, introducing stricter requirements including a minimum income threshold, Nikkei has learned.