Immigration Service Fee
This page shows the standard professional fees for immigration procedures in Japan, including Certificate of Eligibility, extension of period of stay, change of status, permanent residence, naturalization, Specified Skilled Worker, and related immigration support. The final fee will be quoted after reviewing the case details, required documents, complexity, and filing method.
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- The professional fees shown on this page are tax-exclusive unless otherwise stated. Consumption tax will be added separately.
- Government application fees, revenue stamps, postage, certificate issuance fees, translation fees, transportation expenses, and other actual costs are charged separately.
- This fee schedule is a general guide. The final amount will be stated in a written quotation after checking the details of your case.
Important Notice on Immigration Application Fees
Immigration application fees payable to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan were revised for applications accepted on or after April 1, 2025. The amount may differ depending on whether the application is filed at the counter or online. For example, Extension of Period of Stay and Change of Status of Residence are JPY 6,000 at the counter and JPY 5,500 online. Permanent Residence is JPY 10,000 and is not available for online payment.
Please also check the latest official information from the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.
Revision of Fees for Residence Procedures — Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Additional Document Handling from April 15, 2026
From April 15, 2026, certain applications for Change of Status of Residence, Extension of Period of Stay, and Certificate of Eligibility may require additional company-side documents, including declarations regarding the representative of the accepting organization.
If applicable, an additional fee for preparing and reviewing such documents will be charged separately from the standard service fee: from JPY 5,000, excluding tax / from JPY 5,500, including tax. If it is necessary to review consistency among the company’s business activities, job duties, reason for hiring, and representative declaration, a separate estimate may be issued depending on the workload.
Application for Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
| Service | Professional Fee Excluding tax / Per applicant |
Government Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse or Child of Japanese National, Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident, Long-Term Resident | From JPY 100,000 | Free |
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Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services
20% discount from the second applicant for simultaneous applications by the same company |
From JPY 100,000 | Free |
| Business Manager, including company incorporation support | From JPY 300,000 | Free |
| Highly Skilled Professional | From JPY 100,000 | Free |
|
Specified Skilled Worker No. 1
20% discount from the second applicant for simultaneous applications by the same company |
From JPY 150,000 | Free |
| Preparation of Support Plan for Specified Skilled Worker | From JPY 100,000 | Not applicable |
|
Dependent
From JPY 45,000 from the second applicant |
From JPY 50,000 | Free |
Application for Extension of Period of Stay
| Service | Professional Fee Excluding tax / Per applicant |
Government Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse or Child of Japanese National, Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident, Long-Term Resident | From JPY 50,000 | Counter: JPY 6,000 / Online: JPY 5,500 |
| Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services, without job change | From JPY 50,000 | Counter: JPY 6,000 / Online: JPY 5,500 |
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Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services, with job change
20% discount from the second applicant for simultaneous applications by the same company |
From JPY 100,000 | Counter: JPY 6,000 / Online: JPY 5,500 |
| Business Manager | From JPY 100,000 | Counter: JPY 6,000 / Online: JPY 5,500 |
|
Specified Skilled Worker No. 1
Additional fee if support plan involvement is required: from JPY 20,000 20% discount from the second applicant for simultaneous applications by the same company |
From JPY 80,000 | Counter: JPY 6,000 / Online: JPY 5,500 |
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Dependent
From JPY 22,500 from the second applicant |
From JPY 25,000 | Counter: JPY 6,000 / Online: JPY 5,500 |
Application for Change of Status of Residence
| Service | Professional Fee Excluding tax / Per applicant |
Government Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse or Child of Japanese National, Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident, Long-Term Resident | From JPY 100,000 | Counter: JPY 6,000 / Online: JPY 5,500 |
|
Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services
20% discount from the second applicant for simultaneous applications by the same company |
From JPY 100,000 | Counter: JPY 6,000 / Online: JPY 5,500 |
| Business Manager | From JPY 300,000 | Counter: JPY 6,000 / Online: JPY 5,500 |
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Specified Skilled Worker No. 1
20% discount from the second applicant for simultaneous applications by the same company |
From JPY 150,000 | Counter: JPY 6,000 / Online: JPY 5,500 |
Application for Permanent Residence
| Service | Professional Fee Excluding tax / Per applicant |
Government Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent Residence | From JPY 110,000 | JPY 10,000, counter application only / online payment unavailable |
| Additional family member applying at the same time | From JPY 30,000 | JPY 10,000, counter application only / online payment unavailable |
Naturalization Application
| Service | Professional Fee Excluding tax |
Government Application Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Naturalization Application | From JPY 150,000 | Free |
| Additional family member | From JPY 50,000 | Free |
| Additional family member living separately, within the same Legal Affairs Bureau jurisdiction | From JPY 100,000 | Free |
| Applicant who is a company owner or self-employed person | Additional fee from JPY 50,000 | — |
Incorporation of a Japanese Company
| Service | Professional Fee Excluding tax |
Actual Costs / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Incorporation of a Japanese company by a foreign national | From JPY 180,000 | Registration tax, notary fees, translation fees, and other actual costs are charged separately. |
Other Immigration-Related Services and Additional Handling
| Service | Professional Fee Excluding tax |
Government Fee / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Authorized Employment, with job change | JPY 60,000 to JPY 80,000 | Counter: JPY 2,000 / Online: JPY 1,600 |
| Certificate of Authorized Employment, without job change | From JPY 30,000 | Counter: JPY 2,000 / Online: JPY 1,600 |
|
Re-entry Permit, single or multiple
Special Re-entry Permission is generally available without application and without a fee when re-entering Japan within one year. Simultaneous family application: additional JPY 5,000 per person |
From JPY 20,000 |
Single: Counter JPY 4,000 / Online JPY 3,500 Multiple: Counter JPY 7,000 / Online JPY 6,500 |
| Preparation and review of additional documents such as declarations regarding the representative of the accepting organization | From JPY 5,000 From JPY 5,500 including tax |
Additional document handling from April 15, 2026 |
| Consistency review of company information, job duties, reason for hiring, and related materials | JPY 10,000 to JPY 30,000 | For small companies, first-time hiring, multiple applicants, or cases involving many explanatory documents |
| Preparation of statement of reason, certificate, contract, or similar document, per page | Additional fee from JPY 5,000 | — |
| Preparation of business plan, per page | Additional fee from JPY 10,000 | — |
| Japanese-English or English-Japanese translation, per page | Additional fee from JPY 10,000 | — |
| Apostille, per page | Additional fee from JPY 10,000 | — |
| Japanese-English interpretation, up to 3 hours | Additional fee from JPY 30,000 | — |
| Postage and transportation expenses | Actual cost | Letter Pack, transportation expenses, certificate issuance fees, and other actual costs |
Urgent Handling
- Applicable to cases where filing is generally required within approximately three business days.
- Additional fee: 10% of the professional fee, with a minimum of JPY 5,000 and a maximum of JPY 30,000.
- Government application fees and actual expenses such as revenue stamps, postage, and translation costs are not subject to the urgent handling surcharge.
- This does not guarantee a shorter examination period by the Immigration Services Agency. Urgent handling starts only after all required documents are ready.
- If a simultaneous application discount applies, the 10% surcharge is calculated on the discounted professional fee.
Counter Filing and Accompaniment
- Yokohama Immigration Bureau: additional JPY 5,000 per visit, excluding transportation and actual expenses.
- Tokyo Immigration Bureau, Shinagawa, or other distant offices: additional JPY 10,000 per visit, excluding transportation and actual expenses.
- If waiting time exceeds 60 minutes: additional JPY 6,000 per hour thereafter, excluding tax.
- Nighttime or holiday handling: additional JPY 10,000 per visit, excluding tax.
- Whether a location is considered distant will be determined based on our office standards.
Paid Consultation
Consultations are generally handled in 60-minute sessions.
For Change of Status of Residence, Extension of Period of Stay, Permanent Residence, Naturalization, Specified Skilled Worker, employer-side foreign worker matters, and other immigration cases, it is often necessary to review the residence card, employment contract, actual job duties, tax and social insurance status, and past application history before giving reliable guidance.
- Consultation fee: JPY 6,600, tax included / 60 minutes
- Available methods: online, phone, or in-person consultation
- If you formally request application support after the consultation, a separate quotation will be issued.
- The consultation fee is charged even if the matter ends with consultation only.
Payment Terms and Cancellation Policy
- This fee schedule is subject to change without prior notice. The final fee will be stated in our written quotation.
- The professional fee may vary depending on the complexity of the case, filing office, and availability of required documents. Additional work will be explained in advance.
- Government application fees refer to revenue stamps and similar payments made to the Immigration Services Agency. Actual expenses such as postage, certificate issuance fees, translation fees, and bank transfer fees are charged separately.
- Retainer: 50% of the estimated fee is payable upon engagement. In principle, payment is required before we start the work.
- Balance and additional fees: In principle, the remaining balance is finalized upon approval notice, receipt of the residence card, or delivery of documents, and is payable within seven days from the invoice date.
- If the application is denied: In principle, the remaining balance is not required. However, government application fees, actual expenses, and costs already incurred are non-refundable.
- Reapplication: If you request a reapplication, a new retainer equal to 50% of the new estimate will be required.
- Cancellation or withdrawal for the client’s reason: Whether before or after filing, settlement will be made according to the progress of the case. The retainer is generally non-refundable, and additional work or actual expenses already incurred may be charged separately.
- Failure to submit documents or loss of contact: If required documents or confirmations are not provided for a reasonable period, the case may be temporarily suspended. Resumption may require schedule adjustment and an additional retainer.
- Overdue unpaid amounts after the due date stated on the invoice may be subject to late payment damages at an annual rate of 14.6%.
- Please contact us for other applications, including acquisition of status of residence, permission to engage in activities other than permitted, temporary visitor matters, or special cases.
Immigration Consultation
For Change of Status of Residence, Extension of Period of Stay, Permanent Residence, Naturalization, Specified Skilled Worker, Certificate of Eligibility, and other immigration matters, please contact us through the inquiry form, WhatsApp, or Official LINE.
