Reasons why there is no fee for applying for a CoE and comparison with other countries

Increase in fees for foreign resident procedures: Change of status 4,000 → 6,000 yen (Nihon Keizai Shimbun 2025/01/31) reports that various fees for residence procedures will be increased. By the way, among the various applications, there is no set fee for “Application for issuance of Certificate of Eligibility.” Why is this? 1.What is a Certificate …