A cabinet order decided on 25 August 2026 raised immigration fees from 1 October 2026. The flat ¥6,000 fee for extending or changing your status of residence was replaced by a scale based on the period of stay that is granted.
| Period granted | Counter | Online |
|---|---|---|
| 3 months or less | ¥10,000 | ¥10,000 |
| Over 3 – 6 months | ¥18,000 | ¥15,000 |
| Over 6 months – under 1 year | ¥25,000 | ¥21,000 |
| 1 year | ¥33,000 | ¥27,000 |
| Over 1 – under 3 years | ¥48,000 | ¥42,000 |
| 3 – under 5 years | ¥64,000 | ¥56,000 |
| 5 years or more | ¥75,000 | ¥65,000 |
- Paid only if permission is granted: revenue stamp at the counter; convenience-store or bank payment online (plus ¥330–¥550 processing).
- Applications accepted by 30 September 2026 pay the old fee.
- Hardship reduction to ¥10,000 (counter only) where both financial hardship and humanitarian grounds apply.
- Permanent residence: ¥200,000. Re-entry permits are unchanged. Part-time work permission is free.
Try the fee calculator.