Government to Tighten Requirements for Permanent Residency for Foreigners, Introducing New Annual Income Standards
The Japanese government has solidified its policy to tighten the rules for foreign residents to obtain "permanent residency." By requiring a higher level of economic capability than before, the aim is to place greater emphasis on their contribution to Japanese society.
Under the new policy, it is expected that one of the conditions will specify that the applicant's annual income must exceed the average level of Japanese households. Additionally, the projected amount of future pension benefits is also being considered as a new factor for review.
This change is intended to prioritize the acceptance of individuals who can live stably in Japan for the long term and appropriately pay taxes and social insurance premiums. The government intends to more carefully assess whether foreign nationals seeking permanent residency can lead self-reliant lives as members of Japanese society.
With this revision, the screening process for permanent residency is expected to become stricter than ever before. For foreign nationals aiming to obtain permanent residency in Japan, economic stability will become a more critical condition than it has been in the past.