Visa and Immigration
Japan Visa and Residence Fee Increases: Impact on Immigration and Corporate Mobility
Japan is implementing major increases in immigration fees in 2026. On July 1, 2026, visa fees increased for the first time since 1978. The fees for single-entry and multiple-entry visas have more than doubled. The departure tax also increased from JPY 1,000 (about USD 6) to JPY 3,000 (about USD 19). This will impact both short-term […]
Visa and Immigration
Immigration Updates
The only thing that stays the same is change. As changes in visa and immigration procedures and requirements arise, we’ll add them here. UPDATES FOR JUNE 2025 CHINA: Citizens from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Saudi Arabia will receive visa-free entry for up to 30 days starting from the 9th June 2025. KOREA: A pilot […]
Insights
MidYear Asia Situation Update: Visa, Immigration, DSP
Relocating employees and families face different challenges based on their destination. Our report focuses on those critical issues. We continue to see Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam growing as expatriate destinations, accompanied by the challenges of decreasing availability and increasing costs. Rental rates in Kuala Lumpur have increased 20% this year and in Vietnam […]