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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.
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.
Please review the individual quotation or agreement and our Commercial Disclosure for the final scope of services, engagement terms and scope of liability. Individual terms will prevail if they provide different conditions.
Request application support without an initial paid consultation
If you know which procedure you need or would like a quotation for application support, you can contact us without booking an initial paid consultation.
We will review your case summary and relevant documents, then confirm whether we can accept your case, the scope of support and our quotation. Once you agree, we will proceed with the engagement agreement and initial retainer payment. No consultation fee applies if no paid consultation is held.
If your case requires detailed assessment before we can provide a quotation or decide whether to accept it, we may propose a paid consultation or document review. We will confirm the scope and fee and obtain your agreement before starting that work.
Submitting the form does not create an engagement or require payment.
Before You Check the Fees
The revised fees apply to new consultations and new quotations after this update was published on September 12, 2026. Existing quotations, confirmed bookings and ongoing cases are not affected retroactively.
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.
Important: Immigration applications can require very different levels of work even when the application type looks the same. We confirm the applicant’s personal situation, employer or accepting organization, family background, tax and social insurance status, previous applications, and supporting evidence before issuing a formal quotation.
Government fees and actual expenses: Immigration revenue stamps, government fees, postage, translation fees, certificate issuance fees, transportation, and other actual expenses are charged separately unless expressly included in the quotation.
Payment Methods and Handling Fees
Clients in Japan may pay by GMO Aozora Net Bank transfer or Stripe. Stripe is the standard for clients outside Japan. Listed basic fees include tax. For Stripe payments, our office adds a 5% online payment fee to the amount payable, including professional fees and expenses such as government fees, postage and translation costs. No office online payment fee applies to GMO bank transfers; bank transfer charges are borne by the client.
After our office reviews the inquiry and confirms the applicable fee, we send instructions for the selected payment method. The automatic reply does not contain a payment link or bank details.
Stripe Checkout may display credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPay, or convenience-store payment depending on the device and account. Convenience-store payment is complete only after Stripe confirms receipt.
Wise or PayPal may be offered only as an exception when our office determines it is appropriate.
Main Immigration Application Fees
| Service | Basic Fee / Stripe Total (Tax Included) | Scope / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Eligibility (COE) | From JPY 132,000 Stripe: from JPY 138,600 | General applications, including work-related statuses. Where a specific category is listed below, its fee applies. |
| Change of Status of Residence | From JPY 132,000 Stripe: from JPY 138,600 | General changes, including changes to a work-related status. Where a specific category is listed below, its fee applies. |
| Extension of Period of Stay — Standard | From JPY 65,000 Stripe: from JPY 68,250 | Renewal with no major change in employer, job duties, income or family circumstances. |
| Extension after Job Change / Complex Renewal | From JPY 114,000 Stripe: from JPY 119,700 | Renewals requiring additional checks or explanations following a job change, changed duties, reduced income or other material changes. |
| Dependent — COE / Change of Status | From JPY 85,000 Stripe: from JPY 89,250 | Applications for a supporting resident’s spouse or child. |
| Spouse or Child of Japanese National / Permanent Resident — COE / Change | From JPY 123,000 Stripe: from JPY 129,150 | Review of the family relationship, income, cohabitation and related circumstances. |
| Permanent Residence — General | From JPY 161,000 Stripe: from JPY 169,050 | Standard salaried-employee cases, including review of income, taxes, pension, health insurance and residence history. |
| Permanent Residence via Highly Skilled Professional Points — Without HSP Status | From JPY 190,000 Stripe: from JPY 199,500 | For applicants holding a status other than Highly Skilled Professional who use the 70-point / 3-year or 80-point / 1-year route. Includes current and relevant historical point calculations, supporting evidence, continuity of qualifying points and other permanent residence requirements. Extensive documents or complex circumstances are individually quoted. |
| Permanent Residence — Business Owners / Multiple Income Sources / Complex Cases | Individual quotation | Cases requiring corporate records, review of multiple income sources or additional tax, pension or other explanations. |
| Permanent Residence — Simultaneous Family Applications | Individual quotation | Quoted after reviewing each family member’s eligibility and the extent to which documents can be shared. |
| Business Manager — COE / Change of Status | From JPY 247,000 Stripe: from JPY 259,350 | Includes review of business plans and actual business activity. Company formation and related services are separately quoted. |
| Business Manager — Renewal | Individual quotation | Depends on financial statements, business continuity, activities and changes in circumstances. |
| Highly Skilled Professional | From JPY 152,000 Stripe: from JPY 159,600 | Includes point calculations and review of academic, employment and income evidence. |
| Long-Term Resident / Other Statuses | Individual quotation | Depends on the application category, family relationships and supporting evidence. |
| Reapplication after Refusal | Individual quotation | Quoted after reviewing the complete previous application and reasons for refusal. |
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 and Application Receipt Dates
Government fees are separate from our professional fees. The application receipt date, rather than the permission date, determines which rates apply.
Applications received by September 30, 2026
Change and extension: JPY 6,000 at the counter or JPY 5,500 online. Permanent residence: JPY 10,000. These rates still apply if permission is granted on or after October 1.
Applications received on or after October 1, 2026
Change and extension fees depend on the period of stay actually granted and the filing method: JPY 10,000–75,000 at the counter or JPY 10,000–65,000 online, plus an online processing fee of JPY 330 or JPY 550. Permanent residence permission costs JPY 200,000. These fees are generally paid when permission is granted.
Online payment from October 1, 2026
For online applications received on or after October 1, 2026, payment is by convenience store or bank payment, with a separate processing fee. Revenue stamps, credit cards and QR code payments cannot be used. The official payment email comes from no-reply@service-dgft.com. Applications received by September 30 retain the old fees and revenue-stamp payment method, even if permission is granted later. Counter applications continue to use revenue stamps. If you submit evidence for a fee reduction, apply at the counter: the online system does not support reductions.
These government charges are separate from our professional fees and our Stripe payment arrangements. Detailed payment operating instructions and supporting-document guidance for reductions remain subject to further official publication.
The online government fees for re-entry permits and Certificates of Authorized Employment remain unchanged, but a JPY 220 processing fee applies to applications received on or after October 1.
Consultation Fee
Consultation Scope and Advance Review
The fixed fee is JPY 11,000 including tax for a standard 60-minute consultation, or JPY 22,000 including tax for a specialist / complex 60-minute consultation. Stripe payments incur our office’s additional 5% online payment fee.
Simple advance review of up to 5 A4-equivalent pages is included. Six or more pages, or documents requiring detailed research or cross-checking regardless of page count, may require a separately agreed additional fee or quotation.
A standard consultation covers eligibility, documents and next steps for one main matter, including ordinary immigration, family, permanent residence or naturalization questions. Specialist consultation covers preliminary analysis within the consultation time, such as points-based permanent residence without Highly Skilled Professional status, Business Manager, reapplication after refusal, tax or pension issues and comparison of application routes. Completed application forms or point calculation sheets, detailed point and evidence checks at multiple dates, full evidence review, detailed research and written opinions are separately quoted.
We confirm the category, scope and total before payment. Additional work begins only after you agree to its scope and fee. Consultation fees are payable after the scope and total have been confirmed and before the consultation, using GMO bank transfer or an individual Stripe payment link as arranged with our office. No payment is required when submitting the inquiry form.
Consultation Fee Credit upon Formal Engagement
If you formally engage our office and we accept the same matter within 30 days of the consultation date, one paid basic consultation fee will be credited toward the application professional fee. The online payment fee is excluded from this credit. The credit will be deducted from the initial retainer invoice and shown in the quotation and invoice.
Separately quoted detailed document review, written work, government fees and actual expenses are excluded. A fee for a consultation already provided is not refundable if you do not proceed with formal engagement.
| Consultation | Fee | Description / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Consultation — 60 Minutes | JPY 11,000 including tax
Stripe: JPY 11,550 including tax |
General immigration consultation, procedural direction and a simple document review. Simple advance review of up to 5 A4-equivalent pages is included. After form submission and review, we will send the confirmed total and bank transfer instructions or an individual Stripe payment link. |
| Specialist Consultation / Complex Case — 60 Minutes | JPY 22,000 including tax
Stripe: JPY 23,100 including tax |
This fee may apply to refusal or reapplication matters, Business Manager cases, Naturalization matters, detailed procedural research, comparison of multiple statuses or procedures, multiple issues or other matters requiring specialist analysis based on current rules and examination tendencies. Additional work outside the fixed consultation scope is separately quoted and agreed in advance. We will notify you of the confirmed fee before payment. |
| Document Review / Individual Case Review | Additional fee or quotation required | Review of 6 or more pages, unclear document volume, special or complex materials, detailed research, written responses, refusal cases, complex work history, tax or social insurance issues, or large-volume document review may require an additional fee or individual quotation. |
Additional Fees and Actual Expenses
| Service | Basic Fee / Stripe Total (Tax Included) | Scope / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Filing / Attendance — Yokohama Immigration or Legal Affairs Bureau | From JPY 9,000 / visit Stripe: from JPY 9,450 / visit | Transportation and other actual expenses are separate. |
| Additional Filing / Attendance — Tokyo Immigration or Legal Affairs Bureau | From JPY 19,000 / visit Stripe: from JPY 19,950 / visit | Transportation and other actual expenses are separate. |
| Filing / Attendance — Other Distant Offices | Individual quotation | Depends on the destination and time required. |
| Waiting Time Over 60 Minutes | JPY 5,000 / hour | Applies to waiting substantially beyond the ordinary allowance. |
| Urgent Handling | 10% of the applicable tax-inclusive professional fee | Minimum JPY 9,000; maximum JPY 28,000. Covers internal priority handling and does not shorten examination by any authority. |
| Night / Weekend / Holiday Handling | From JPY 14,000 Stripe: from JPY 14,700 | Subject to our availability. |
| Translation / Detailed English Document Preparation | Individual quotation | Depends on language, volume, scope and deadline. |
| Government Fees / Public Certificates / Postage / Transportation | Actual cost | Itemized and settled separately from professional fees. |
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 as a retainer after the scope and fee have been confirmed and before work begins.
- 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.
Request application support without an initial paid consultation
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
Business permit and subsidy support fees
Minimum professional fees including tax: secondhand dealer permit — individual JPY 88,000+, company JPY 110,000+; restaurant initial permit JPY 132,000+; construction initial licence (prefectural/general) JPY 220,000+; real estate brokerage initial licence (prefectural) JPY 165,000+.
Subsidy application preparation: fixed fees from JPY 550,000 (standard) or JPY 880,000 (complex plans), including tax. These are total professional fee starting amounts, not merely retainers; the standard plan has no additional success fee. Post-selection work is separate.
Government fees and expenses are separate. Stripe online payments incur our additional 5% fee. Standard scope, additions, consultation fees and payment conditions are on the detailed fee page. These fees apply to new quotations after publication on September 20, 2026; existing quotations and engagements are unaffected.