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Japan proposes stricter income and pension tests for permanent residency
The Immigration Services Agency plans to take public comments and roll out the new permanent residency guidelines from April 2027.
Japan’s Immigration Services Agency has proposed tighter requirements for granting permanent residency to foreigners, including income thresholds tied to the average for Japanese households and a minimum level of projected pension benefits, according to SCMP Economy.
The proposal is part of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s agenda to build an “orderly society” while cracking down on illegal activity, with the agency set to solicit public comments before any changes take effect.
Under the current framework, applicants generally must have lived in Japan for at least 10 years and meet standards related to good conduct, having sufficient assets or skills to maintain an independent livelihood, and that granting permanent residency is in Japan’s best interests.
Permanent residents can stay in Japan indefinitely without restrictions on their activities while retaining their original nationality, SCMP Economy said.