JapanAll work statuses (change and extension), permanent residence
Japan raises residence status renewal and change fees
In effect since 1 Oct 2026Sources checked 28 Oct 2026
From 1 October 2026 fees for changing or extending status of residence depend on the period granted: at a counter, 33,000 yen for 1 year and 75,000 yen for 5 years or more, up from 6,000 yen. Permanent residence rises from 10,000 to 200,000 yen.
Who it affects
Foreign workers in Japan renewing or changing status, and PR applicants
What the official sources say
“改正入管法施行令では、在留資格の変更の許可及び在留期間の更新の許可に係る手数料について、当該許可に係る在留期間の区分に応じて手数料の額を定めています。”
“Please note that for applications received by September 30, 2026, even if the permission for such applications is granted on or after October 1, the fees before the revision will apply.”
“At the counter | 6,000 Yen”
“1 year | At the counter | 33,000 Yen; 5 years or more | At the counter | 75,000 Yen”
“永住許可 窓口 10,000 円 永住許可 窓口 200,000 円”
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