Visa renewal fees rose sharply on October 1

Extending a period of stay or changing a status of residence used to cost a flat ¥6,000 at the immigration counter. Since October 1, the fee depends on the period granted: ¥33,000 for one year, ¥64,000 for three years, and ¥75,000 for five years or more at the counter. Online applications cost a little less, except for stays of three months or less. Permanent residence went from ¥10,000 to ¥200,000.

A child who is not a Japanese national has a status of residence of their own, so extending a child's stay is a separate application with its own fee. A reduced ¥10,000 fee exists, but only for a narrow group: people in financial hardship comparable to public assistance who also fall into specific humanitarian categories, such as recognized refugees. It cannot be used for online applications.

Source: Immigration Services Agency