Japan is sharply increasing several immigration-related fees for foreign nationals, with the new rates taking effect on October 1, 2026, corresponding to Ashoj 15 in the Nepali calendar.
The largest increase applies to the fee for a permanent residency permit, which will rise by more than twelve times. Fees for visa renewals and for the issuance of permanent residency status will also increase substantially.
New immigration fees take effect in October 2026
The changes cover multiple immigration-related procedures. Foreign nationals applying to renew visas or obtain permanent residency status will face higher fees once the new rates come into force.
The available information does not specify the new fee amounts for each procedure.
