Immigration, Visa & Status of Residence Fee Schedule
This page shows reference professional fees for immigration procedures handled by Tommy’s Legal Service, including Certificate of Eligibility, Change of Status, Extension of Period of Stay, Permanent Residence, family-related cases, Business Manager, Highly Skilled Professional, and related immigration support.
You can also view this immigration service fee schedule in Japanese.
View Japanese Fee Schedule
Before You Check the Fees
The amounts below are reference professional fees. The final quotation may vary depending on the application type, urgency, document volume, employer or accepting organization, previous immigration history, refusal history, additional document requests, and the need for written explanations.
Immigration Services Agency: Revised Fees for Immigration Procedures
Payment Methods and Handling Fees
Bank transfer, card payment, PayPal, Wise, and other payment methods may be available depending on the case. Bank transfer is generally handled without an additional payment handling fee. If Stripe, PayPal, Wise, or similar payment services are used, a 5% payment and handling fee is generally added.
Main Immigration Application Fees
| Service | Reference Fee | Description / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Eligibility (COE) | JPY 110,000〜 |
Application to invite a foreign national to Japan from overseas.
The quotation depends on the status of residence, employer documents, applicant’s background,
family relationship, and the volume of supporting evidence.
Work visaFamilyCompany-side documents |
| Change of Status of Residence | JPY 110,000〜 | Application for a foreign resident in Japan to change from the current status of residence to another status. This includes student-to-work, dependent-to-work, family-related changes, and other change cases. |
| Extension of Period of Stay | JPY 55,000〜 | Application to renew the current status of residence. This reference amount mainly assumes a standard renewal with no major change in employer, job duties, income, family situation, or supporting facts. |
| Extension after Job Change / Complex Renewal | JPY 88,000〜 | For renewals after job change, change in job duties, decrease in income, tax or social insurance issues, expected additional document requests, or cases requiring a detailed written explanation. |
| Spouse / Family-Related Status | JPY 77,000〜 | Applications relating to Spouse or Child of Japanese National, Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident, Dependent, child invitation, and related family residence matters. The required documents vary depending on marriage substance, income, cohabitation, dependency, and previous immigration history. |
| Permanent Residence | JPY 132,000〜 | Permanent residence applications require a comprehensive review of income, tax payment, pension, health insurance, dependents, guarantor, residence history, and compliance record. Additional explanations may be necessary depending on family composition and past circumstances. |
| Business Manager | JPY 220,000〜 | Applications or renewals for Business Manager status may require detailed materials on business plan, office, capital, business continuity, financial statements, and actual management activities. |
| Highly Skilled Professional | JPY 132,000〜 | Support for point calculation, organizing evidence, and proving academic background, work history, annual income, research achievements, and other point-based items. |
| Reapplication after Refusal | Quotation required | We need to review the previous application forms, submitted documents, Immigration notice, interview details, and reason for refusal before estimating the fee. In principle, a paid consultation or document review is required before quotation. |
The above amounts are reference professional fees. A formal quotation will be issued after we confirm the facts, difficulty level, required documents, and expected workload.
Government Fees / Revenue Stamps
Government fees are separate from professional fees. Since April 1, 2025, some immigration procedure fees differ depending on whether the procedure is handled at the counter or online.
| Procedure | Government Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Change of Status of Residence | Counter: JPY 6,000 Online: JPY 5,500 |
Payable when permission is granted. |
| Extension of Period of Stay | Counter: JPY 6,000 Online: JPY 5,500 |
Payable when permission is granted. |
| Permanent Residence | JPY 10,000 | Payable when permission is granted. Permanent residence is generally handled by counter filing. |
| Certificate of Authorized Employment | Counter: JPY 2,000 Online: JPY 1,600 |
Separate from professional fees. |
| Re-entry Permit (single) | Counter: JPY 4,000 Online: JPY 3,500 |
Deemed re-entry permission is generally available without application if the conditions are met. |
| Re-entry Permit (multiple) | Counter: JPY 7,000 Online: JPY 6,500 |
Separate from professional fees. |
| Certificate of Eligibility (COE) | No revenue stamp fee at application stage | Professional fees and actual expenses may still apply. |
Please confirm the latest official information on the Immigration Services Agency website before payment, as government fees may be revised by law or administrative notice.
Consultation Fee
| Consultation | Fee | Description / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Paid Consultation | JPY 6,600 / 60 minutes | Consultation to confirm application strategy, risks, required documents, and next steps based on individual facts. If possible, please send your residence card, employment contract, Immigration notice, or other relevant materials in advance. |
| Document Review / Individual Case Review | Quotation required | For refusal cases, refugee-related status review, complex work history, tax or social insurance issues, or cases requiring review of large volumes of documents. |
Additional Fees and Actual Expenses
| Item | Fee / Cost | Description / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Immigration government fees / revenue stamps | Actual cost | Government fees vary depending on application type, permission timing, and whether the procedure is handled online or at the counter. |
| Public certificate procurement | Actual cost | Residence certificate, tax certificate, tax payment certificate, company registry, and other public documents. |
| Translation | Quotation required | Depends on language, volume, format, and deadline. |
| Postage / Letter Pack / Courier | Actual cost | Applies when originals, residence cards, or documents must be returned or sent by trackable delivery. |
| Filing or attendance at Yokohama Immigration | JPY 5,000〜 / visit | Transportation and other actual expenses may be charged separately. |
| Filing or attendance at Tokyo Immigration / distant office | JPY 10,000〜 / visit | Transportation and other actual expenses may be charged separately. Whether an office is treated as distant is determined by our office standards. |
| Waiting time over 60 minutes | JPY 6,000 / hour | May apply when waiting time at Immigration, public offices, or other authorities significantly exceeds the ordinary range. |
| Urgent handling | 10% of professional fee | Minimum JPY 5,000 / maximum JPY 30,000. This is an internal priority handling surcharge and does not shorten the Immigration Bureau’s examination period. |
| Night / weekend / holiday handling | JPY 10,000〜 | Applies only when special handling outside normal business hours is necessary and our office can accept the request. |
| Additional explanation / response to additional document request | Quotation required | Written explanations, employer-side materials, correction of inconsistencies, and preparation of additional evidence may require a separate fee. |
Corporate Cases and Multiple Applicants
Company-Side Materials
We can assist with organizing or preparing company registry, financial statements, employment contract, job description, reason statement, and materials explaining the employer’s acceptance structure.
Same Company / Similar Applications
If multiple applicants are filed at the same time under similar conditions for the same company, a discount may be available for the second and subsequent applicants depending on the workload.
Industry-Specific Review
Corporate cases vary by industry, company size, job duties, employment structure, and previous foreign employee management. We issue a quotation after confirming the expected work.
Payment Timing
- In principle, 50% of the professional fee is payable in advance as a retainer when the engagement starts.
- The remaining balance is generally payable upon permission, before delivery of documents, or before completion of the service.
- Government fees, revenue stamps, postage, public certificates, translation fees, transportation, and other actual expenses are generally settled separately.
- Documents, residence cards, and other deliverables are generally delivered after payment is confirmed.
- Please check the payment methods page for available payment options.
- Unpaid balances after the invoice due date may be subject to late payment damages at an annual rate of 14.6%.
Cases Requiring an Individual Quotation
Some matters cannot be estimated accurately from the application category alone. In the following cases, an individual quotation is generally required:
- Reapplication after refusal
- Cases where Immigration has issued an additional document request
- Long absence from Japan, many job changes, unclear job duties, or unstable income
- Issues relating to taxes, pension, health insurance, or social insurance
- Business Manager cases requiring detailed business plan, financial explanation, or proof of actual business activity
- Review of status options during or after refugee application procedures
- Large-scale corporate applications, multiple simultaneous applications, or overseas sending organization coordination
- Specified Skilled Worker or Registered Support Organization matters requiring acceptance structure review
Request a Quotation or Consultation
If you are unsure which fee category applies, please tell us your nationality, current status of residence, expiry date, desired procedure, employer or accepting organization, and any previous refusal or special circumstances.
Tommy’s Legal Service
Daisuke Tominaga, Gyoseishoshi
Gyoseishoshi Registration No.: 21080644
Immigration Application Agent No.: 行-132021200250
Registered Support Organization No.: 26登-013083
102, THE HUB Yokohama Motomachi, 1-13-2 Ishikawacho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, 231-0868 Japan
TEL: 045-550-5135