Is there a Japan visa fee calculator?
Yes, this one: a free, unofficial calculator for Japan's residence permit fees (extension of period of stay, change of status of residence, permanent residence) built from the fee table the Immigration Services Agency (ISA) published for applications received from October 1, 2026. ISA's own pages publish the table and leaflet (https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/01_00644.html); this site is not affiliated with ISA. It does not cover entry visas issued by embassies abroad.
How much is the Japan visa renewal fee in 2026?
It depends on when the application was received. Received by September 30, 2026: a flat ¥6,000 at the counter (¥5,500 online). Received on or after October 1, 2026: the fee follows the period of stay granted, at the counter ¥10,000 (3 months or less), ¥18,000 (up to 6 months), ¥25,000 (under 1 year), ¥33,000 (1 year), ¥48,000 (over 1 year, under 3 years), ¥64,000 (3 to under 5 years), ¥75,000 (5 years or more). Change of status uses the same table.
How much is permanent residency in Japan in 2026?
¥200,000 for permanent residence permission (永住許可) applications received on or after October 1, 2026, paid with revenue stamps (100,000 + 100,000) when permission is granted. Applications received by September 30, 2026 pay the old ¥10,000. ISA's table lists the fee for counter applications.
Online vs counter: which Japan visa fee is cheaper?
Online is cheaper for every band except 3 months or less, once the online payment processing fee (¥330 under 3 years, ¥550 for 3 years or more) is added. 3 months or less: counter ¥10,000 vs online ¥10,330 (online costs ¥330 more); Over 3 months, up to 6 months: counter ¥18,000 vs online ¥15,330 (online saves ¥2,670); Over 6 months, under 1 year: counter ¥25,000 vs online ¥21,330 (online saves ¥3,670); 1 year: counter ¥33,000 vs online ¥27,330 (online saves ¥5,670); Over 1 year, under 3 years: counter ¥48,000 vs online ¥42,330 (online saves ¥5,670); 3 years or more, under 5 years: counter ¥64,000 vs online ¥56,550 (online saves ¥7,450); 5 years or more: counter ¥75,000 vs online ¥65,550 (online saves ¥9,450). Online fees are paid by convenience store or bank only (no card, no QR); counter fees are paid with revenue stamps.
Is the Japan visa fee different by nationality?
Not for the fees this calculator covers. ISA sets residence permit fees (change of status, extension of period of stay, permanent residence) by type of permission and period of stay granted; the fee table has no nationality categories, and the only reduction is for financial hardship combined with humanitarian need. Entry visas issued by Japanese embassies and consulates abroad are a separate fee set by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), which can depend on your nationality and purpose of visit. This tool does not calculate entry visa fees; check MOFA's visa fee page (https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/procedure/pagewe_000001_00391.html) or the embassy where you apply.
How much is a Japan visa renewal from October 2026?
For applications received on or after October 1, 2026, the fee for an extension of period of stay (在留期間更新) depends on the period granted. At the counter: ¥10,000 (3 months or less), ¥18,000 (up to 6 months), ¥25,000 (under 1 year), ¥33,000 (1 year), ¥48,000 (over 1 year, under 3 years), ¥64,000 (3 to under 5 years), ¥75,000 (5 years or more). Before, it was a flat ¥6,000.
How much is a Japan visa renewal online?
Online fees are lower: ¥10,000, ¥15,000, ¥21,000, ¥27,000, ¥42,000, ¥56,000, and ¥65,000 for the same seven period bands, plus a payment processing fee of ¥330 (under 3 years) or ¥550 (3 years or more). A 1-year online renewal costs ¥27,330 in total. Payment is by convenience store or bank only; no credit card or QR code.
How much does Japan permanent residence cost now?
¥200,000 for permanent residence permission (永住許可) applications received on or after October 1, 2026, up from ¥10,000. ISA's table lists it for counter applications. It is paid with revenue stamps (two ¥100,000 stamps) when permission is granted.
Is the fee based on the period I request or the period granted?
The period granted. You might ask for 5 years and be granted 1 year; you then pay the 1-year fee (¥33,000 at the counter). The postcard (counter) or payment email (online) from immigration shows the exact amount.
I applied before October 1, 2026. Which fee do I pay?
The old fee: ¥6,000 at the counter (¥5,500 online) for change or extension and ¥10,000 for permanent residence, as long as the application was received by September 30, 2026, even if permission is granted on or after October 1.
Which revenue stamps do I need for a Japan visa renewal?
ISA asks for the fewest stamps: ¥10,000 → 10,000; ¥18,000 → 10,000+8,000; ¥25,000 → 20,000+5,000; ¥33,000 → 30,000+3,000; ¥48,000 → 40,000+8,000; ¥64,000 → 60,000+4,000; ¥75,000 → 60,000+10,000+5,000; ¥200,000 → 100,000+100,000. Buy them with cash at a large post office before you go; immigration office shops run out.
Is a 5-year visa cheaper per year than a 1-year visa in Japan?
Yes. A 5-year grant costs ¥75,000 at the counter (¥15,000 per year) while renewing 1 year at a time costs ¥33,000 each year (¥165,000 over 5 years). Online, 5 years is ¥65,550 against ¥27,330 a year. You cannot choose the period; ISA decides based on your situation.
Can the Japan residence fee be reduced or waived?
Only in narrow cases: ISA can reduce the fee to ¥10,000 (change or extension over 3 months) or ¥20,000 (permanent residence) for people in hardship comparable to public assistance AND who need humanitarian consideration, such as recognized refugees or trafficking victims. Both conditions must be met.
How much will my company pay for foreign employees' renewals?
Multiply the fee by headcount. 50 staff renewing for 1 year at the counter cost ¥1,650,000 a year, against ¥300,000 under the old ¥6,000 fee. Online cuts that to ¥1,366,500. This calculator and its API take a headcount and a multi-year horizon.
Is there a free Japan visa fee calculator API for AI agents?
Yes. Free, no key, CORS open: GET https://japan-visa-fee.vercel.app/api/fee?permit=extension&grantedMonths=12&method=counter returns the fee, stamps, online price, and sources. Full table at https://japan-visa-fee.vercel.app/api/rules, OpenAPI at https://japan-visa-fee.vercel.app/openapi.json, and the japan_visa_fee_check tool on https://free-agent-tools.vercel.app/mcp.