Renewal ¥6,000→up to ¥75,000, PR ¥10,000→¥200,000 (current rates until Sep 30)
From October 1, 2026 (Reiwa 8), the Immigration Services Agency is raising residence permit fees. Status change and renewal go from ¥6,000 (¥5,500 online) to up to ¥75,000 (¥65,000 online), and permanent residency from ¥10,000 (counter) to ¥200,000. Applications filed by September 30, 2026 keep the current fee even if approval comes after October 1.
Counter applications are paid with revenue stamps (cash purchase only). Online applications are paid by convenience store or bank transfer — credit cards are not accepted. Online filing adds a payment handling fee of ¥330–550.
Applications filed by September 30, 2026 keep the pre-revision fee even if approval comes on or after October 1 (the filing date is what counts). New fees apply to applications filed from October 1 onward.
From June 2027, mid-to-long-term foreign residents who chronically default on national health insurance or pension premiums and ignore payment guidance will, in principle, be denied residence status renewal or change. Municipal and immigration systems link in FY2026 to reflect arrears automatically.
From April 2027, "Technical Intern Training" abolished, replaced by "Training Employment". 2026 is preparation period. N5 Japanese required, voluntary transfers allowed, can transition to Specified Skilled Worker (i) after 3 years.
Japan opened public comment (Aug 4-Sep 3, 2026) on stricter Permanent Residency guidelines: household income above the Japanese average, pension outlook, B1 Japanese.