Japan: visa extension and change fees now vary by length of stay from 1 October 2026
발표: 일본 출입국재류관리청2026년 8월 28일공식 페이지 확인 10월 24일
일본비자·제도
한마디로
- 무엇이
- Japan's Immigration Services Agency revised the fees for change of status of residence, extension of period of stay and permanent residence from 1 October 2026.
- 무엇을 하면 되나
- If you plan to extend your period of stay or change your status, check the fee for the period of stay you expect to be granted and prepare the money.
나에게 해당되나요?
해당되는 사람
- International students in Japan who are extending their "Student" period of stay
- Foreign nationals working in Japan or in Japan on a Working Holiday who are changing their status of residence
- People helping foreign friends or family with visa procedures
이 글의 핵심
- 적용 시작일
- 2026년 10월 1일
moj.go.jp(외부 사이트)
무엇이 바뀌었나
Japan's Immigration Services Agency changed the fees for change of status of residence, extension of period of stay and permanent residence from October 1, 2026.
Until now, the fee for a change or extension was a flat amount (6,000 yen at the counter, 5,500 yen online), but it now depends on the length of the period of stay granted.
For example, permission for 1 year costs 33,000 yen at the counter and 27,000 yen online.
The fee for permanent residence went from 10,000 yen to 200,000 yen.
For online applications, you now pay at a convenience store or bank instead of with revenue stamps, and there is a separate payment charge.
누가 대상인가
- International students in Japan who are extending their "Student" period of stay
- Foreign nationals working in Japan or in Japan on a Working Holiday who are changing their status of residence
- People helping foreign friends or family with visa procedures
언제부터 적용되나
- 2026년 8월 28일공식 발표일
- 2026년 10월 1일적용 시작일
From 1 October 2026 (the Agency announced the revision on 28 August 2026).
The new fees apply to people who apply on or after 1 October 2026 and receive permission.
예외·대상 제외
Applications received by September 30, 2026 are charged the previous fee, even if permission is granted on or after October 1.
When you receive permission at the counter, you still pay with revenue stamps as before.
Stock at shops and similar places is limited, so the Agency advises buying the stamps in advance at a large post office or similar (cash only).
Check the Immigration Services Agency's dedicated page to see whether you qualify for a reduction or exemption.
유학 희망자가 확인·대응할 것
- If you plan to extend your period of stay or change your status, check the fee for the period of stay you expect to be granted and prepare the money.
- If you apply online, check how to pay at a convenience store or bank.
- If paying is difficult for financial reasons, take a look at the page on fee reductions and exemptions.
- Check the official notice before you apply.
공식 정보원
- 공식 발표일
- 2026년 8월 28일
- 적용 시작일
- 2026년 10월 1일
- 최종 확인일
- 2026년 10월 24일
공식 정보로 확인
관련 국가·도시·학교·가이드
moj.go.jp(외부 사이트)
