Japan is set to significantly increase immigration-related residence fees, with the legal cap for changing residence status or extending stay potentially rising to ¥100,000 and permanent residence ...

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved legislation to sharply raise the upper limit on fees for foreign nationals in the biggest revision of its kind in more than four decades.

The Japanese Cabinet approved a bill on March 10 to amend the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act, introducing an electronic trav ...

The move comes as Japan aims to prevent terrorism and illegal employment. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Japan is one of the world's most sought-after tourist destinations: its ancient culture, modern cities, unique landscapes, and mouth-watering cuisine draw millions of visitors each year. But before ...

If living and working in Japan is on your bucket list, mark your calendar. Japan plans to start offering a six-month digital nomad visa at the end of March, according to The Japan Times. The ...

Indian travelers to Japan from Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Puducherry must now schedule visa appointments online, ending the walk-in system from March 2, 2026. This change aims to streamline ...

The new process, introduced by VFS Global, aims to streamline submissions, reduce overcrowding at visa centres, and provide a more organised experience for applicants ...

While obtaining a Japan visa requires documentation, it serves as a gateway to spontaneous international travel across Asia and Latin America, offering access to popular tourist destinations under ...

As global travel rebounds and borders ease, visa strength is emerging as a decisive advantage for international mobility. One such edge comes with a valid Japanese visa. Widely regarded as one of the ...

It never ceases to amaze me how important personal relationships are in getting anything done in Japan, even without considering the importance of personal relationships in business. There are so many ...