From October 1, 2026, fees for changing a status of residence and extending a period of stay in Japan will be revised as shown below.
For applications accepted on or before September 30, 2026, the current fees will apply even if permission is granted on or after October 1.
In addition, fees may be reduced or waived under certain conditions for people experiencing financial hardship who are considered to require humanitarian consideration.
Residence Procedure Fees Until September 30, 2026
| Permission | How to Apply | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Permission to change status of residence / Permission to extend period of stay | At the counter | 6,000 Yen |
| Online | 5,500 Yen | |
| Permission for permanent residence | At the counter | 10,000 Yen |
Residence Procedure Fees From October 1, 2026
| Permission | Permitted Period | How to Apply | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permission to change status of residence / Permission to extend period of stay | 3 months or less | At the counter | 10,000 Yen |
| Online | 10,000 Yen | ||
| Over 3 months but not more than 6 months | At the counter | 18,000 Yen | |
| Online | 15,000 Yen | ||
| Over 6 months but less than 1 year | At the counter | 25,000 Yen | |
| Online | 21,000 Yen | ||
| 1 year | At the counter | 33,000 Yen | |
| Online | 27,000 Yen | ||
| Over 1 year but less than 3 years | At the counter | 48,000 Yen | |
| Online | 42,000 Yen | ||
| 3 years or more but less than 5 years | At the counter | 64,000 Yen | |
| Online | 56,000 Yen | ||
| 5 years or more | At the counter | 75,000 Yen | |
| Online | 65,000 Yen | ||
| Permission for permanent residence | — | At the counter | 200,000 Yen |
For online applications, fees can only be paid through a convenience store or bank payment. Payment using revenue stamps is not accepted. Credit card and QR code payments are also not available.
A separate transaction fee will be charged for online payments:
10,000 Yen–42,000 Yen → +330 Yen
56,000 Yen or 65,000 Yen → +550 Yen
Regarding this fee revision, the Immigration Services Agency of Japan explains that the new fees were determined by comprehensively taking into account not only the actual costs required for processing applications, but also the costs necessary for immigration and residence management, fees for similar procedures in other countries, and expected future price increases.
The additional revenue generated by the higher fees is expected to be used for initiatives including the digital transformation (DX) of immigration and residence administration, protection and support for refugees and others in need, Japanese-language and daily-life learning programs for foreign residents, and improvements to information services and consultation support.
By Hajime Saito
Source:
Immigration Services Agency of Japan (August 28, 2026)
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