Japan increases cap on residency visa fees to $630
Japan immigration
Funds to be used for language education, integration measures for foreign residents
A volunteer organization teaches a Japanese language class in Izumi Ward in the city of Yokohama in April. (Izumi Ward)
TOKYO — Japan on Friday raised the upper limit on fees charged to foreign nationals when they change or renew their residency status to 100,000 yen ($630) for standard residencies and 300,000 yen for permanent residency.
