Important: from 1 October 2026 the fees for residence permissions will change.
For an extension of the period of stay or a change of Status of Residence, the fee will rise to 10,000–75,000 yen depending on the period granted, and Permanent Residence Permission will rise to 200,000 yen (currently 6,000 yen for an extension or change, and 10,000 yen for permanent residence).
What matters is the date your application is accepted. Applications accepted on or before 30 September 2026 are charged the old fees.
Note: a reduced fee applies to online applications. Please check the Immigration Services Agency announcements for the current amounts.
The listed professional fees include tax. Necessary expenses are charged separately. We provide an estimate before engagement.
How a quotation is made up
What you pay is the total of the Professional Fee and the Actual Expenses.
The amount for each procedure is listed under Fees by procedure on this page.
Why is there a range in the Professional Fee?
Because for the same procedure, circumstances such as a change of job, a divorce or an earlier refusal call for additional supporting documents, which changes the amount of work.
We always give you a quotation before you engage us, so the amount is never increased afterwards.
Fees by procedure
Status of Residence
| Procedure | Professional Fee (incl. tax) |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Eligibility (to bring family or others from abroad) | From 88,000 yen |
| Change of Status of Residence | From 66,000 yen |
| Extension of period of stay | From 33,000 yen |
| Permanent Residence Permission | From 110,000 yen |
| Temporary Visitor | From 55,000 yen |
More about Status of Residence applications
Naturalization
| Procedure | Professional Fee (incl. tax) |
|---|---|
| Application for Naturalization | From 198,000 yen |
More about the Application for Naturalization
Grave closure
| Procedure | Professional Fee (incl. tax) |
|---|---|
| Obtaining a burial certificate | From 55,000 yen |
| Obtaining an acceptance certificate | From 22,000 yen |
| Obtaining a Permit for Reinterment | From 55,000 yen |
| Arranging a scattering of ashes at sea | From 55,000 yen |
Wills and estate division agreements
| Procedure | Professional Fee (incl. tax) |
|---|---|
| Drafting a will (notarial will) | From 110,000 yen |
| Drafting an estate division agreement | From 55,000 yen |
More about wills and estate division agreements
Company formation
The Professional Fee for company formation support depends on the type of company and the scope of the work. We give you a quotation when you consult us. Using electronic articles of incorporation avoids the 40,000 yen stamp duty required for paper articles.