26/08/2026
(Breaking News)
The fee for permanent residence applications will officially be increased to 200,000 yen starting in October 2026.
As previously reported, this change is set to take effect on October 1.
While not yet officially confirmed, applications submitted on or before September 30 are expected to remain subject to the current fee, even if the decision is issued on or after October 1. (I will provide an update as soon as this is confirmed.)
The revised fees are as follows:
1) Change of Status of Residence / Extension of Period of Stay
・3 months: 10,000 yen
・Over 3 months up to 6 months: 18,000 yen
・Over 6 months up to less than 1 year: 25,000 yen
・1 year: 33,000 yen
・Over 1 year up to less than 3 years: 48,000 yen
・Over 3 years up to less than 5 years: 64,000 yen
・5 years or more: 75,000 yen
2) Permanent Residence: 200,000 yen
As noted previously, these fees are payable only upon approval.
No payment is required at the time of application.