Fees and Costs

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Aug 31, 20262 min

Residence Permit Fees Confirmed for 1 October: Up to ¥75,000 to Renew

The Immigration Services Agency published the new fee schedule in late August. A flat ¥6,000 renewal becomes a scale running to ¥75,000, and permanent residence goes from ¥10,000 to ¥200,000.

Immigration Services Agency Online Application

Jul 6, 20262 min

Departure Tax Triples to ¥3,000 as the July Changes Take Effect

Japan's international tourist tax went from ¥1,000 to ¥3,000 on 1 July, the same day consular visa fees rose five-fold. Both are charged on top of the fare.

Departure Tax Visa Fees

Jun 22, 20262 min

Japan Visa Fees Rise Five-Fold on 1 July — First Change in 48 Years

Consular visa fees go to about ¥15,000 for a single-entry visa and ¥30,000 for a multiple-entry visa from 1 July 2026, the first revision since 1978.

Visa Fees