Japan Immigration: Processing Fees to Rise Starting April 1

by BELONGING JAPAN
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Starting April 1 2025, Japan immigration fees for certain procedures—such as Status of Residence applications—will increase. Here’s what’s changing and what to know before you apply.

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Chapter 1: What Happened?

On March 31, the government announced that Japan immigration fees for foreign resident procedures will increase starting April 1. The revision affects eight types of applications, including changes to residence status, with fees rising by ¥400 to ¥2,000. The Immigration Services Agency cited rising costs of goods and labor as the reason for the increase.

Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan

Chapter 2: Fee Changes in Detail

Below is a summary of the updated fees for each procedure. Please keep this in mind when going for your application.

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