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Planning to move to Japan? Residency and PR applications may soon cost moreJapan is raising fees for foreign residents seeking to renew or change their status. New caps are set at 100,000 yen for standard permits a...
Step-by-step guide for international students planning to study in JapanAspiring students heading to Japan face a structured immigration process. Key steps include securing admission, obtaining a Certificate of ...
Japan may approve bill to increase immigration feesJapan's parliament has approved a bill to significantly increase immigration fees for foreign residents and applicants. New charges for res...
Visiting Japan this year? Here are the new costs you should know aboutJapan's travel costs are rising in 2026 due to new taxes and price hikes across accommodation, transport, and departure fees. Kyoto and oth...
Japan to increase visa renewal fee for foreign residentsJapan plans to significantly increase visa renewal and permanent residency fees under proposed amendments to the Immigration Control Act. T...
Japan proposes tenfold increase in visa, residency fee cap as foreign resident numbers riseJapan is set to significantly increase immigration-related residence fees, with the legal cap for changing residence status or extending st...
Japan surpasses 4 lakh international student enrolment target, achieves 2033 goal ahead of scheduleJapan has exceeded its international student goal years ahead of schedule. This surge in foreign students aims to combat a shrinking workfo...
Japan is right to rethink its immigration approachJapan is tightening rules for foreigners. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans stricter permanent residency and citizenship conditions. Visa...
Tightened borders left many Indians’ foreign plans stuck in 2025Immigration rule changes 2025: In 2025, several countries revised immigration and visa systems, impacting Indian students, professionals, a...
Japan plans to introduce new fee for pre-travel screening of foreign visitorsJapan is planning a new online pre-travel screening system, tentatively named JESTA, for foreign visitors. Expected to launch in fiscal 202...
New Zealand to raise Visa Application Centre fee in India and 25 other countries from January 2026New Zealand will increase Visa Application Centre (VAC) service fees for applicants in India and 25 other countries starting January 1, 202...
Japan plans major increase in residency renewal fees for foreigners; will tourist visas get costly too?Japan is set to significantly hike residency renewal fees to around 30,000 yen from 2026, a five-fold increase. This move aims to cover esc...
Rising costs and visa hurdles push international students beyond the US,UKThe United States, once the top choice for international students, faces challenges due to stricter immigration laws and rising costs. Cons...
High UK visa costs deter international scientists and engineersHigh UK visa costs are hindering the nation's ability to attract international scientific talent, impacting research and economic growth. F...
New Zealand announces significant visa fee increases from October; student visas to get costlier tooNew Zealand announced visa fee increases, effective 1 October 2024, to make the immigration system sustainable. The new fees will lessen ta...
No Indian firms involved in providing 'Visa on Arrival' at Colombo airport: High CommissionThe High Commission of India in Sri Lanka refuted claims blaming an "Indian company" for visa issuance problems at the Bandaranaike Interna...
Thailand halves visa on arrival fees for Indians, 18 nationsThailand's economy relies heavily on foreign tourists. The move is intended to boost tourist arrivals, which is a key economic engine.