Japan Visa Renewal Fees in 2026: Proposed Costs for Residence Status and Permanent Residency
Japan is preparing to make major changes to immigration fees from October 1, 2026. Under the government proposal, renewing or changing a status of residence could cost between ¥10,000 and ¥75,000, depending on the period granted. The fee for permanent residence could rise from ¥10,000 to ¥200,000. These figures are still part of the proposed fee schedule, so anyone applying should check the latest announcement from Japan’s Immigration Services Agency before making plans. Even after living in Japan for many years, I still do not enjoy visiting immigration. I usually keep the whole day free because I never know how long the process will take. I take a book with me, collect a number, and wait. By the time everything is finished, half the day may already be gone. When I first saw the proposed fees, my reaction was not only, “That is expensive.” I also wondered whether the service itself would become faster and easier. How Much Could Japan’s Visa Renewal Fees Increase? At present, a success...