Japan Visa Rule Changes

Every recorded change to a visa fee, income bar or stay limit in Japan, newest first, each with its date and a link to its source.

October 2026

Extension of period of stay, one-year grant, online filing: ¥27,000 one-time (now in force)
Oct. 1, 2026Japan guide extension period stay one-year
Fee for change of status or extension of stay, one-year grant (counter): ¥33,000 one-time (now in force)
Oct. 1, 2026Japan guide fee for change status
Permanent residence permission fee: ¥200,000 one-time (now in force)
Oct. 1, 2026Japan guide permanent residence permission fee
Permanent residence permission fee: ¥10,000 one-time to ¥200,000 one-time
Oct. 1, 2026Japan guide permanent residence permission fee
Fee for change of status or extension of stay, one-year grant (counter): ¥6,000 one-time to ¥33,000 one-time
Oct. 1, 2026Japan guide fee for change status
Extension of period of stay, one-year grant, online filing: ¥5,500 one-time to ¥27,000 one-time
Oct. 1, 2026Japan guide extension period stay one-year

Business Manager status: minimum capital: ¥5,000,000 one-time to ¥30,000,000 one-time
Oct. 16, 2025Japan guide business manager status capital