Note: Immigration application fees (revenue stamps) were revised for applications accepted from April 1, 2025, and the amount differs depending on in-person filing (counter) vs online filing. For example, “Extension of Period of Stay” and “Change of Status of Residence” are JPY 6,000 (counter) / JPY 5,500 (online), and “Permanent Residence” is JPY 10,000 (counter only). Please see each item below for details. For the latest official information, please also refer to the Immigration Services Agency announcement: Revision of fees (Immigration Services Agency)
Display note: Fees shown below are professional fees per applicant (excluding tax). Japanese consumption tax will be added.
| Service | Professional Fee (excl. tax) | Immigration Fee (Revenue Stamp) |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Eligibility (COE) | ||
| Spouse/Child of Japanese National, Spouse/Child of Permanent Resident, Long-Term Resident | From JPY 100,000 From the 2nd applicant: from JPY 60,000 |
Free (JPY 0) |
| Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services | From JPY 100,000 From the 2nd applicant: from JPY 60,000 |
Free (JPY 0) |
| Business Manager (with company establishment support) | From JPY 300,000 | Free (JPY 0) |
| Highly Skilled Professional | From JPY 100,000 | Free (JPY 0) |
| Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) 1 | From JPY 150,000 | Free (JPY 0) |
| SSW Support Plan (document preparation only) | From JPY 100,000 | N/A |
| Dependent | From JPY 50,000 From the 2nd applicant: from JPY 45,000 |
Free (JPY 0) |
| Extension of Period of Stay | ||
| Spouse/Child of Japanese National, Spouse/Child of Permanent Resident, Long-Term Resident | From JPY 50,000 | JPY 6,000 (counter) / JPY 5,500 (online) |
| Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services (no job change) | From JPY 50,000 | JPY 6,000 (counter) / JPY 5,500 (online) |
| Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services (with job change) | From JPY 100,000 | JPY 6,000 (counter) / JPY 5,500 (online) |
| Business Manager | From JPY 100,000 | JPY 6,000 (counter) / JPY 5,500 (online) |
| SSW 1 | From JPY 80,000 + JPY 20,000 if we are involved in the support plan Multiple applicants at the same time: 10% discount |
JPY 6,000 (counter) / JPY 5,500 (online) |
| Dependent | From JPY 25,000 From the 2nd applicant: from JPY 22,500 |
JPY 6,000 (counter) / JPY 5,500 (online) |
| Change of Status of Residence | ||
| Spouse/Child of Japanese National, Spouse/Child of Permanent Resident, Long-Term Resident | From JPY 100,000 | JPY 6,000 (counter) / JPY 5,500 (online) |
| Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services | From JPY 100,000 | JPY 6,000 (counter) / JPY 5,500 (online) |
| Business Manager | From JPY 300,000 | JPY 6,000 (counter) / JPY 5,500 (online) |
| SSW 1 | From JPY 150,000 | JPY 6,000 (counter) / JPY 5,500 (online) |
| Permanent Residence | ||
| Permanent Residence Application | From JPY 110,000 | JPY 10,000 (counter only / online not available) |
| Additional family member (added to the same PR case) | From JPY 30,000 | JPY 10,000 (counter only / online not available) |
| Naturalization | ||
| Naturalization Application | From JPY 150,000 | Free (JPY 0) |
| Additional family member | From JPY 50,000 | Free (JPY 0) |
| Additional family member living separately (within the same Legal Affairs Bureau jurisdiction) | From JPY 100,000 | Free (JPY 0) |
| If the applicant is a company owner / self-employed | + JPY 50,000 | — |
| Company Establishment in Japan | ||
| Establishing a Japanese corporation for foreign nationals | From JPY 180,000 | — |
| Other Immigration-Related Services | ||
| Certificate of Authorized Employment (with job change) | JPY 60,000–80,000 | JPY 2,000 (counter) / JPY 1,600 (online) |
| Certificate of Authorized Employment (no job change) | From JPY 30,000 | JPY 2,000 (counter) / JPY 1,600 (online) |
| Re-entry Permit (single / multiple) | From JPY 20,000 Same-time family application: + JPY 5,000 per person |
Single: JPY 4,000 (counter) / JPY 3,500 (online) Multiple: JPY 7,000 (counter) / JPY 6,500 (online) Note: “Special Re-entry Permission” (generally re-entering within 1 year) requires no application and costs JPY 0. |
| Drafting statements / certificates / contracts, etc. (per page) | + JPY 5,000 and up | — |
| Business plan drafting (per page) | + JPY 10,000 and up | — |
| Translation (EN↔JP) documents (per page) | + JPY 10,000 and up | — |
| Apostille (per page) | + JPY 10,000 and up | — |
| Interpretation (JP–EN), up to 3 hours | + JPY 30,000 and up | — |
| Postage / travel expenses | Actual cost | — |
Urgent Handling
- Target: filings that should be submitted within approximately 3 business days
- Surcharge: +10% of the professional fee (minimum JPY 5,000 / maximum JPY 30,000)
- Immigration fees and actual costs (revenue stamps, postage, translation fees, etc.) are not included in the surcharge.
- Please note that we cannot guarantee shorter examination periods. The “urgent handling” timeline starts only after all required documents are complete.
- If a discount applies (e.g., simultaneous applications), the 10% surcharge is calculated on the discounted amount.
Counter Filing / Attendance (Accompaniment)
- Yokohama Immigration Services Bureau: + JPY 5,000 per visit (travel/actual costs separate)
- Waiting time surcharge: over 60 minutes → + JPY 6,000 per hour (excl. tax)
- Night/holiday handling: + JPY 10,000 per visit (excl. tax)
- Tokyo (Shinagawa) and other distant locations: + JPY 10,000 per visit (travel/actual costs separate)
- Waiting time surcharge: over 60 minutes → + JPY 6,000 per hour (excl. tax)
- Night/holiday handling: + JPY 10,000 per visit (excl. tax)
- The definition of “distant” is based on our office policy.
Payment Terms & Cancellation Policy
- This price list may be changed without notice. The final amount will be shown in a formal quotation.
- Professional fees may vary depending on the complexity of the case, filing office, and availability of required documents. If additional work is necessary, we will inform you in advance.
- Immigration fees are revenue stamps paid to the government. Actual costs include postage, certificates, translation fees, bank transfer fees, etc. (paid separately).
- Retainer: A retainer of 50% of the quoted amount is required upon engagement (as a rule, we begin work after payment is confirmed).
- Remaining balance & additional fees: As a rule, the remaining balance is finalized at the time you receive the approval notice / Residence Card (etc.). Payment is due within 7 days from the invoice date.
- If the application is denied: The remaining balance is generally not required. However, immigration fees and actual costs (revenue stamps, postage, translation fees, etc.) and any costs already incurred are non-refundable.
- Re-application: If you wish to reapply, a new 50% retainer is required. (The quotation may change depending on what documents can be reused.)
- Client-initiated cancellation / withdrawal: Whether before or after filing, we will settle the fee based on the progress of work. The retainer is generally non-refundable, and additional work/costs already incurred may be billed separately.
- Missing documents / no response: If required documents or confirmations are not provided for a substantial period, we may suspend the case. When restarting, schedule readjustment and an additional retainer may be required.
- Please contact us for fees for services not listed above.