Renewal / change-of-status fees
| Period granted | Counter | Online | Online saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months or less | ¥10,000 | ¥10,000 | — |
| Over 3 months – 6 months | ¥18,000 | ¥15,000 | ¥3,000 |
| Over 6 months – under 1 year | ¥25,000 | ¥21,000 | ¥4,000 |
| 1 year | ¥33,000 | ¥27,000 | ¥6,000 |
| Over 1 year – under 3 years | ¥48,000 | ¥42,000 | ¥6,000 |
| 3 years – under 5 years | ¥64,000 | ¥56,000 | ¥8,000 |
| 5 years or more | ¥75,000 | ¥65,000 | ¥10,000 |
Permanent residence (永住許可)
¥200,000 (before 1 Oct 2026: ¥10,000). Counter only.
Applications filed before 1 Oct 2026
Applications accepted by 30 Sep 2026 pay the old fee (¥6,000 counter / ¥5,500 online), even if approved after 1 October.
How to pay
Counter: after the decision, Immigration sends a postcard with the amount; buy 収入印紙 revenue stamps for that amount (large post offices stock them) and bring them. Online: stamps cannot be used; pay at a convenience store or bank as instructed by email, plus a small settlement fee.
Procedures with NO Immigration fee
Certificate of Eligibility (COE) · status for a baby born in Japan (在留資格取得) · permission for part-time work (資格外活動) · notifications (届出).
Examples
- Engineer visa renewal granted for 3 years: ¥64,000 at the counter or ¥56,000 online.
- Dependent visa renewal granted for 1 year: ¥33,000 at the counter or ¥27,000 online.
- A couple both renewed for 1 year: ¥66,000 at the counter.
The Immigration fee is not a service fee
These fees go to the government and everyone pays them. If you hire an administrative scrivener, their fee is separate. Service prices →
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Japan visa renewal fee in 2026?
It depends on the period granted: 1 year ¥33,000 (counter) / ¥27,000 (online), 3 years ¥64,000 / ¥56,000, 5 years ¥75,000 / ¥65,000. Paid only if approved.
Is applying online cheaper?
Yes — for 1 year it saves ¥6,000, minus a small settlement fee. Applying online yourself requires a My Number Card.
Do I pay if I am refused?
No. The fee is paid only when approved.
Source
Immigration Services Agency of Japan, official notice on the fee revision from 1 October 2026 (Enforcement Order, Article 25(1)).