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Immigration, Permanent Residence & Naturalization Fee Schedule
This page shows reference professional fees for services handled by Tommy’s Legal Service, including Certificate of Eligibility, Change of Status, Extension of Period of Stay, Permanent Residence, Naturalization, family-related matters, Business Manager, Highly Skilled Professional, and related document support.
The final quotation may vary depending on the procedure, urgency, document volume, employer or accepting organization, family circumstances, previous application history, refusal history, additional document requests, and the need for written explanations.
Our professional fees and government filing fees are shown separately. This page also includes the new immigration fees applicable to applications accepted on or after October 1, 2026.
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
All professional fees include consumption tax and routine guidance and communication in English. Government fees, public certificate costs, postage, transportation and external translation costs are separate.
Additional work begins only after you agree to its scope and fee. Filing or attendance already included in the basic fee is not charged again. Expenses advanced by our office are itemized. A 5% online payment fee also applies when expenses are paid through Stripe.
The revised fees apply to new quotations and new consultation bookings after publication of this update 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 procedure, urgency, document volume, employer or accepting organization, family circumstances, previous application history, refusal history, additional document requests, and the need for written explanations.
Important: Immigration, permanent residence and naturalization matters can require very different levels of work even when the procedure appears similar. We confirm the applicant’s personal circumstances, employer or business, family background, tax, pension and social insurance status, residence and travel history, previous applications, home-country documents and supporting evidence before issuing a formal quotation.
Government fees and actual expenses: Revenue stamps, government filing fees, postage, translation fees, public certificate fees, transportation and other actual expenses are charged separately unless expressly included in the quotation. A naturalization application itself does not require a government filing fee.
Cabinet decision adopted on August 25, 2026
Government fees for Change of Status, Extension of Period of Stay and Permanent Residence will change for applications accepted on or after October 1, 2026. Applications accepted through September 30, 2026 remain subject to the current fees.
These government fees are payable separately from our professional fees. For further details, see our guide to Japan’s immigration fee revision effective October 2026 .
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 bank transfer instructions or an individual Stripe payment link. 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.
Japan / overseas classification follows the contract and billing address, not nationality. Bank transfers from overseas, Wise and PayPal require individual arrangements.
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. |
Standard spouse/dependent renewals without material changes start at JPY 65,000. Specific category fees are not added on top of the general COE/change fee. All amounts include tax. 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.
Naturalization / Acquisition of Japanese Nationality
Naturalization is different from an immigration status or Permanent Residence application. It is an application to acquire Japanese nationality and is filed with the Legal Affairs Bureau or District Legal Affairs Bureau having jurisdiction over the applicant’s address. The required documents and support scope vary depending on nationality, occupation, family composition, income, taxes, pension, health insurance, travel history, traffic or criminal matters, assets, and family-status documents issued in the applicant’s home country.
| Service | Basic Fee / Stripe Total (Tax Included) | Description / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Naturalization — Salaried Employee | From JPY 190,000 Stripe: from JPY 199,500 |
This reference fee generally applies to employees receiving salary income. The quotation may vary depending on nationality, family relationships, work history, travel history, tax, pension and health insurance records, home-country documents, and other individual circumstances. |
| Naturalization — Company Director / Sole Proprietor | From JPY 247,000 Stripe: from JPY 259,350 |
Review may include company registry records, financial statements, corporate tax and consumption tax records, social insurance, actual business activity, director remuneration and other business-related documents. Additional charges may apply when the applicant or household is involved with multiple companies or businesses. |
| Additional Family Member — Same Household / Simultaneous Application | From JPY 66,000 / person Stripe: from JPY 69,300 / person |
This is an additional reference fee when family members in the same household apply at the same time. A separate quotation may be required for family members living separately, applications under different Legal Affairs Bureau jurisdictions, or materially different circumstances. |
| Child Under 15 — Same Household | From JPY 38,000 / child Stripe: from JPY 39,900 / child |
The ordinary additional-family-member fee is not charged on top of this child fee. This reference fee applies when a child under 15 applies together with a parent. A parent or other legal representative must handle the necessary procedures on behalf of the child. |
| Additional Company or Business | From JPY 38,000 / entity Stripe: from JPY 39,900 / entity |
An additional fee may apply for each additional company or business involving the applicant or a household member because financial statements, taxes, social insurance and actual business activity may need to be reviewed separately. |
| Previous Denial / Complex Naturalization Matter | Quotation required | An individual quotation is required for matters involving a previous denial, criminal history, serious or repeated traffic violations, long absences from Japan, tax, pension or social insurance issues, or inconsistencies in family or civil-status documents. |
| Translation of Home-Country or Other Documents | Quotation required | The fee depends on language, volume, document format, issuing country, difficulty and deadline. Documents written in a foreign language generally require a Japanese translation. |
- No government filing fee is charged for a naturalization application itself.
- Home-country documents, Japanese public certificates, translation, postage, transportation and other actual expenses are charged separately.
- In principle, the applicant must personally attend the Legal Affairs Bureau or District Legal Affairs Bureau having jurisdiction over the applicant’s address.
- Our support may include eligibility review, preparation of a document checklist, preparation of application forms and a statement of reasons, review of home-country documents, attendance at preliminary consultation or filing, and response to additional document requests, only to the extent stated in the quotation.
- Our review and document support do not guarantee permission. The decision depends on the applicant’s individual circumstances and the examination by the competent authorities.
Government Filing Fees / Revenue Stamps
Government filing fees and revenue stamps are payable separately from our professional fees. Fees for Change of Status, Extension of Period of Stay and Permanent Residence will change for applications accepted on or after October 1, 2026. The applicable amount depends on the date the application is accepted.
Which fee applies: The current fee applies to applications accepted through September 30, 2026. The new fee applies to applications accepted on or after October 1, 2026. The relevant date is the application acceptance date, not the date permission is granted.
Change and extension fees: The fee is determined by the period of stay actually granted after examination—not merely the period requested—and by whether the procedure is handled at the counter or online.
Applications Accepted Through September 30, 2026
| Procedure | Government Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Change of Status of Residence |
Counter: JPY 6,000 Online: JPY 5,500 |
Applies to applications accepted through September 30, 2026. Payable when permission is granted. |
| Extension of Period of Stay |
Counter: JPY 6,000 Online: JPY 5,500 |
Applies to applications accepted through September 30, 2026. Payable when permission is granted. |
| Permanent Residence | JPY 10,000 | Applies to applications accepted through September 30, 2026. Payable when permission is granted. |
| 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 an application if the applicable 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. |
| Naturalization Application | No government filing fee | No filing fee is payable to the Legal Affairs Bureau for the naturalization application itself. Public certificates, home-country documents, translation, postage, transportation and other actual expenses may still apply. |
Applications Accepted On or After October 1, 2026
Online Processing Fees and Payment — Checked September 6, 2026
The online amounts below show the government fee, the separate processing fee and the total. For online applications received from October 1, payment is by convenience store or bank payment. Revenue stamps, credit cards and QR code payments cannot be used. The official payment email comes from no-reply@service-dgft.com.
Online 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: online filing does not support reductions.
Online government fees for re-entry permits and Certificates of Authorized Employment remain unchanged, but a JPY 220 processing fee applies to applications received from October 1. Totals are JPY 3,720 for single re-entry, JPY 6,720 for multiple re-entry and JPY 1,820 for an employment certificate.
These are separate from our professional fees and Stripe payment arrangements. Detailed payment operating instructions and supporting-document guidance for reductions remain subject to further official publication.
Official fee revision / Official online payment guidance / Fee reductions
For Change of Status and Extension of Period of Stay, the fee is determined by the period of stay actually granted.
| Period of Stay Granted | Government Fee | Applicable Procedures / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3 months or less |
Counter: JPY 10,000 Online government fee: JPY 10,000 Processing fee: JPY 330 Online total: JPY 10,330 |
Applies to Change of Status and Extension of Period of Stay. The amount is based on the period of stay actually granted, not merely the period requested in the application. |
| More than 3 months and up to 6 months |
Counter: JPY 18,000 Online government fee: JPY 15,000 Processing fee: JPY 330 Online total: JPY 15,330 |
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| More than 6 months but less than 1 year |
Counter: JPY 25,000 Online government fee: JPY 21,000 Processing fee: JPY 330 Online total: JPY 21,330 |
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| 1 year |
Counter: JPY 33,000 Online government fee: JPY 27,000 Processing fee: JPY 330 Online total: JPY 27,330 |
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| More than 1 year but less than 3 years |
Counter: JPY 48,000 Online government fee: JPY 42,000 Processing fee: JPY 330 Online total: JPY 42,330 |
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| 3 years or more but less than 5 years |
Counter: JPY 64,000 Online government fee: JPY 56,000 Processing fee: JPY 550 Online total: JPY 56,550 |
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| 5 years or more |
Counter: JPY 75,000 Online government fee: JPY 65,000 Processing fee: JPY 550 Online total: JPY 65,550 |
| Procedure | Government Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent Residence | JPY 200,000 | Applies to Permanent Residence applications accepted on or after October 1, 2026 and is payable when permission is granted. Renewal of the residence card validity period for a person who already has Permanent Resident status is not subject to this Permanent Residence permission fee and remains free of charge. |
| Certificate of Eligibility (COE) | No revenue stamp fee at application stage | The COE application itself is outside this immigration permission fee revision. Our professional fees, public certificate costs, translation, postage and other actual expenses may still apply. |
| Naturalization Application | No government filing fee | No filing fee is payable to the Legal Affairs Bureau for the naturalization application itself. Public certificates, home-country documents, translation, postage, transportation and other actual expenses may still apply. |
- The new fees are based on the Cabinet-approved order of August 25, 2026 and take effect on October 1, 2026.
- A reduction may be available under the applicable guideline in limited cases involving financial hardship equivalent to public-assistance level together with humanitarian considerations. Eligibility is determined individually.
- Do not choose the filing date solely on the basis of the fee. Confirm the residence deadline, permitted filing period, required documents and case-specific immigration considerations.
Government fees may be revised by law or administrative notice. Before filing or payment, please confirm the latest information from the Immigration Services Agency, the Ministry of Justice and the competent Legal Affairs Bureau.
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 include an 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 bank transfer instructions or an individual Stripe payment link sent by 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 consultation base fee, excluding the online payment fee, will be credited in full toward the application professional fee. 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 filing 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 or a Legal Affairs Bureau has requested additional documents
- 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
- Naturalization matters involving multiple companies or businesses, missing home-country documents, inconsistent family-status records, traffic or criminal matters, long absences from Japan, or other complex circumstances
- 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 business, family composition, previous application history, and any refusal, traffic, criminal, tax, pension or other special circumstances.
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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 Ishikawa,
Naka-ward, Yokohama-city, 231-0868 Japan /
TEL: 045-550-5135
Last updated: September 12, 2026