The application fees for residence procedures have been revised.
Did you know that the application fees have been revised?
As of April 1, 2025, the Ministry of Justice has revised the fees for certain residence-related procedures, and the new fees are now in effect.
📊 What’s Changed? Check the Key Revision Points!
🔹 Applicable Procedures:
- Application for Change of Status of Residence
- Application for Extension of Period of Stay
- Re-entry Permit (excluding deemed re-entry)
- Application for Permanent Residence
- Issuance of Certificate of Authorized Employment, etc.
📊 List of Residence Application Fees (Revised in 2025)
| Procedure | Application Method | Previous Fee | Revised Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extension of Period of Stay | In-person | ¥4,000 | ¥6,000 |
| Online | ¥4,000 | ¥5,500(*discount applied) | |
| Change of Status of Residence | In-person | ¥4,000 | ¥6,000 |
| Online | ¥4,000 | ¥5,500(*discount applied) | |
| Application for Permanent Residence | In-person | ¥8,000 | ¥10,000 |
| Re-entry Permit (Single) | In-person | ¥3,000 | ¥4,000 |
| Online | ¥3,000 | ¥3,500(*discount applied) | |
| Re-entry Permit (Multiple) | In-person | ¥6,000 | ¥7,000 |
| Online | ¥6,000 | ¥6,500(*discount applied) | |
| Certificate of Authorized Employment | In-person | ¥1,200 | ¥2,000 |
| Online | ¥1,200 | ¥1,600(*discount applied) |
💡 Why the Fee Increase? What’s the Background?
Background of the Revision
The reasons behind the fee revision include:
✅ Promotion of digitalization in administrative processes
✅ Strengthening of screening procedures and review systems
✅ Efforts to align with international standards
These changes are expected to improve both the quality and speed of application processing.
💬 What Does This Mean for Applicants?
While the fees have been raised overall, this change is directly tied to strengthening the screening system and promoting digitalization. It is expected to enhance both the efficiency and transparency of the application process.
From a long-term perspective, this can be seen as a beneficial revision for applicants.
✨ One key point to highlight is the discount system for online applications!
✅ Under the 2025 revision, certain procedures now offer a discount of a few hundred yen when submitted online.
✅ This not only saves money but also eliminates the need to visit the immigration office—saving valuable time.
🔽 Example: Extension of Period of Stay
→ In-person: ¥6,000 ／ Online: ¥5,500 (Save ¥500!)
If you’re looking to reduce your burden or simply don’t have the time, we highly recommend taking advantage of the online application system, possibly with the support of a certified administrative scrivener.
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