Japan Sees 65% Rise in Deportations for Immigration Violations in 2023
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In 2023, deportations for immigration violations in Japan surged by over 65%, following the lifting of COVID-19 border restrictions. Deportations rose to 8,024 from 4,795 in 2022. Nearly doubling from the previous year, 18,198 foreign nationals faced deportation procedures.
Overstayers and violators faced deportation and a five-year reentry ban, while those voluntarily reporting to authorities received lenient orders, allowing reentry after one year.
Vietnam had the highest number of violators, followed by Thailand and China. The Kanto region had the most illegal workers. Most violations involved overstaying and illegal employment.