Japan to raise income requirements for skilled foreign professionals

Japan immigrationChanges aimed at reflecting rising wages, speeding up processing timesThe government views highly skilled professionals as key sources of innovation for Japanese companies and research institutions. © KyodoKEI KIMURAAugust 14, 2026 02:15 JSTTOKYO -- The Japanese government will raise income requirements for foreign nationals seeking highly skilled professional residence status as it tightens the overall criteria to place greater emphasis on individuals' talent.Read NextLatest on Japan immigration