The Japanese government has decided to raise fees for foreign residency permit applications of various durations to align with amendments to immigration control laws.
Foreign news agencies reported on 25 Aug 2026 that the Japanese government has decided to increase several fees related to foreign residency permit applications. This measure was approved at the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday and will take effect on 1 Oct, in order to comply with amendments to immigration control laws.
The fee for applying for Permanent Residence will rise from the current 10,000 yen (approximately 2,050 baht) to 200,000 yen (approximately 41,000 baht), and the application process must be completed in person only.
For fees related to renewing or changing current residency status, the fee is set at 6,000 yen (about 1,230 baht) for counter submissions and 5,500 yen (about 1,130 baht) for online applications.
For short-term residency permits of up to 3 months, fees for both counter and online applications will increase to 10,000 yen.
For 1-year residency permits, fees will increase to 33,000 yen (approximately 6,800 baht) for counter applications and 27,000 yen (approximately 5,545 baht) for online applications.
For residency permits lasting 5 years or more, fees will increase to 75,000 yen (about 15,400 baht) at the counter and 65,000 yen (about 13,350 baht) for online submissions.
However, the Japanese government disclosed that fee reductions will be available for applicants facing financial hardship as well as those recognized as refugees.
Minister of Justice Hiroshi Hiraguchi told reporters that the fee increase is necessary to ensure that policies promoting an orderly society and coexistence with foreign residents are effectively implemented.
He emphasized that this measure is very significant and expressed his intention to oversee it appropriately.
Follow international news:https://www.thairath.co.th/news/foreign
Source:nhk