NewzThe Japanese government has implemented a significant increase in fees for permanent residency, raising the cost by 20 times. This policy adjustment occurs as the nation reports a record-high foreign population.
In-depth summary · AI, neutralJapan raises permanent residency fee 20-fold as foreign population hits record
How the coverage differs
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BBC World (GB)
Frames the fee hike as a deliberate immigration management strategy