The Japanese government is planning to increase the administrative fee for foreign resident matters. This new policy signifies a move aimed at covering the growing costs associated with immigration control and foreign resident services. No precise information on when and by how much the fees will increase has been outlined yet but is expected in the coming months.

Japan has been seeing a gradual increase in its foreign resident population, partly due to a greying society and a shrinking workforce. The rise in procedure fees might trigger debates around immigration policies and could impact the willingness of foreigners to work or stay in Japan. With the "omotenashi" or "hospitality" spirit, Japanese society values fair treatment of the foreign population, hence such adjustments are closely monitored and questioned.

In comparison, the US and EU governments also charge fees for immigrant procedures but the amount varies significantly across countries and depending on the specific service. Regular increases are common, mostly justified by inflation adjustment or cost recovery aims, and are usually subject to public consultation or legislative scrutiny.