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(JAPAN Forward)Japan to Tighten Immigration, Welfare for Foreigners, and Land Rules

Release Date: 2025-06-09
Media: JAPAN Forward
Summary: Japan is set to implement a new policy aimed at tightening immigration control and strengthening oversight of public welfare use by foreign residents. The draft plan, part of the upcoming Basic Policy on Economic and Fiscal Management and Reform, focuses on building a more orderly and harmonious society by improving administrative coordination and enforcing stricter rules regarding residency, health insurance participation, and access to public services.

Key components include the planned introduction of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system by 2028 to better manage immigration data from entry to exit, a review of visa and immigration fees, and the use of digital technologies to eliminate illegal overstayers. The government also intends to regulate foreign labor more effectively by setting sector-specific intake targets and enhancing oversight of programs like the Technical Intern Training Program.

In response to concerns about unpaid health insurance and misuse of social benefits, the policy proposes using data on unpaid premiums during residency screening and accelerating national data collection efforts. With only 63% of foreign-headed households paying into the national health insurance system—compared to 93% of all households—the government aims to ensure fair and appropriate access to public benefits such as child allowances and school subsidies.

Furthermore, the policy highlights plans to improve land ownership transparency, especially regarding foreign investors, and to address problematic behavior by tourists. Overall, the draft reflects Japan’s push to modernize its systems in line with global standards while ensuring that foreign residents contribute fairly to society.
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