Visa Application Service Fees in Japan｜ACROSEED Immigration Lawyer’s Office
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A Fee list of visa application
1.Residence service
| Inviting Somebody from Overseas | 150,000JPY | Certificate of Eligibility for visa |
|---|---|---|
| Change of status | ①150,000JPY ②80,000JPY |
① Regular Application ② Change from Student Visa to Work Visa |
| Renewal of status | ①50,000JPY ②150,000JPY |
①If Your Situation is the Same as when you got your visa ②If Your Situation has Changed（Job change, remarriage, etc.） |
| Application for Permanent Residence | ①200,000JPY ②180,000JPY ③150,000JPY |
①General(10year,spousal route) ②Applications from standard working visas Using Highly Skilled Points ③ From Highly Skilled Professional From Spouse/Child of Japanese or PR From Long-Term Resident |
| Change of Status to Highly Skilled Professional Visa |
100,000JPY | |
| Short stay (Temporary visa) |
50,000JPY | Per person |
| Application for Permission to Engage in Other Activities | 20,000JPY | |
| Obtaining Certificate of Qualification for Employment | 150,000JPY | |
| Obtaining a re-entry permit | 20,000JPY | Single or multi |
| Application for permission to acquire status of residence |
100,000JPY | When a baby is born, etc. |
| Application for Sponsoring Parents to Live in Japan |
①100,000JPY ②300,000JPY |
①Retainer Fee (Paid to start the Process) ②Success-fee ... We will Only Charge this if the Application is Successful |
| Analysis of Refusal Reason | 30,000JPY | If you have applied by yourself and not been successful |
2. Japan Naturalization Application Support Fees (Tax Excluded)
1. Document Preparation Only
| Salaried Employee | 150,000 yen |
|---|---|
| Business Owner / Self-Employed | 200,000 yen |
| Additional Family Member (per person) | 50,000 yen |
2. Document Preparation + Accompaniment to Legal Affairs Bureau
Regular Naturalization
| Salaried Employee | 180,000 yen |
|---|---|
| Business Owner / Self-Employed | 250,000 yen |
| Additional Family Member (per person) | 60,000 yen |
Simplified Naturalization
| Salaried Employee | 120,000 yen |
|---|---|
| Business Owner / Self-Employed | 150,000 yen |
| Additional Family Member (per person) | 50,000 yen |
3. Company Establishment in Japan (Tax Excluded)
| ① Corporation Setup + Business Manager Visa 1. Business plan preparation 2. Incorporation of a joint-stock company (including seal creation, articles of incorporation notarization, and registration tax) 3. Business Manager Visa application |
660,000 yen |
|---|---|
| ② LLC Setup + Business Manager Visa 1. Business plan preparation 2. LLC establishment (including seal creation and registration tax) 3. Business Manager Visa application |
600,000 yen |
| ③ 4-Month Short-Term Visa Package (for applicants residing overseas without a local partner) 1. Business plan preparation 2. Obtain 4-month Business Manager Visa 3. Establish a corporation (including seal creation, notarization, and registration tax) 4. Change to 1-year Business Manager Visa |
660,000 yen |
4.Procedures related to illegal stay
| International marriage procedure support |
50,000JPY | In cases of illegal stay, illegal entry, etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Obtaining a special residence permit | 250,000JPY | In cases of illegal stay, illegal entry, etc. |
| Application for Provisional Release | 200,000JPY | For Those Being Held in Custody |
| Application for Special Permission for Landing | 300,000JPY | Entry into Japan during Entry Ban from Japan, etc. |
| Support for Fingerprint Registration | 180,000JPY | If you have entered Japan under a false name in the past, etc. |
5.Optional services
| Application for Family Members | ①10,000JPY ②30,000JPY ③20,000JPY |
①Extension of Stay (per person) ②Invitation from Overseas, Changes of Status, etc. (per person) ③For permanent residence and naturalization application (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Obtaining Residence Certificate on your Behalf | 6,000JPY | Per Office (Postage Fee, Document Fee to be Paid Sepparately) |
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Obtaining a Copy of Family Register on your Behalf |
6,000JPY | Per Office (Postage Fee, Document Fee to be Paid Sepparately) |
| Obtaining Taxation/ Tax Payment Certificates | 6,000JPY | Per Office (Postage Fee, Document Fee to be Paid Sepparately) |
| Obtaining Apostille | 30,000JPY～ | |
| Creation of a Notarized Document | 20,000JPY～ | Divorce Agreement, Agreement for Separation of Assets |
※1 Charge for Revenue Stamps
| ①Change of Status / Extension(Online) | 6,000JPY(5,500JPY) |
| ②Permanent Residence | 10,000JPY |
| ③Certificate of Qualification for Employment | 2,000JPY(1,600JPY) |
| ④Re-entry(Online) | Single 4,000JPY(3,500JPY) Multi 7,000JPY(6,500JPY) |
2. Complex Case Support Service
This service is intended for applicants whose cases require more detailed review and explanation than a standard visa application, such as those with a previous visa denial, overstay, deportation history, or criminal record.
After reviewing your current circumstances and previous application history, we will advise you on the possibility of approval, the measures required, and the most appropriate way to proceed.
1. Main Cases Covered by Our Complex Case Support Service
- You previously submitted an application yourself and it was denied
- Your application has remained under examination for an unusually long period
- Another immigration lawyer or administrative scrivener has declined to accept your case
- You have a criminal record in Japan or another country
- You have a history of illegal entry, unauthorized employment, deportation, or similar immigration violations
- You have previously received a departure order or overstayed your permitted period of stay
- You do not fully satisfy requirements relating to income, length of residence, employment history, or other conditions
- A detailed explanation is required regarding the circumstances of your marriage or your life as a married couple
- Your previous application contained errors, omissions, or insufficient explanations
- You have been requested by the Immigration Services Bureau to submit additional documents
- Your case otherwise requires more detailed investigation or the preparation of additional explanatory documents
Please note that meeting any of the conditions above does not automatically mean that your case will be treated as a complex case. We will review the details of your consultation and make an individual determination.
2. Fees for Complex Case Support Service（Excluding Tax）
| Complex Case Assessment Fee | 30,000 yen |
We will review your previous application history and current circumstances
and assess the possibility of approval, potential issues, and the measures required. If you formally retain our office to handle the application, the 30,000-yen assessment fee will be credited toward the initial retainer fee. |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Retainer Fee | Same amount as the standard service fee | This fee is payable when you formally retain our office. |
| Success Fee | Same amount as the standard service fee | This fee is payable only if the application is approved. |
※If the application is approved, the total fee will, in principle, be twice the standard service fee.
Fee Example: When the Standard Service Fee Is 150,000 Yen
| Initial Retainer Fee | 150,000 yen |
|---|---|
| Success Fee | 150,000 yen |
| Total Fee upon Approval | 300,000 yen（excluding tax） |
※If you formally retain our office after the complex case assessment, the 30,000-yen assessment fee already paid will be credited toward the initial retainer fee.
3. If the Application Is Denied
（1）Confirmation of the Reason for Denial
If the application is denied, we will, to the extent possible, confirm the reason for the denial and consider the possibility of reapplying and the appropriate next steps.
However, there may be cases in which our office is unable to confirm the reason for denial, depending on the procedures of the relevant Regional Immigration Services Bureau, the retirement or departure of the administrative scrivener who handled the application, or the unavailability of past application documents.
In such cases, you may be asked to confirm the reason for denial directly with the relevant Regional Immigration Services Bureau. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
If a visit to an immigration office other than the Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau headquarters is required, a separate daily allowance and transportation expenses will be charged. We will inform you in advance if any additional costs will apply.
（2）Reapplication
In principle, a reapplication following a denial will be subject to a separate fee.
After reviewing the reason for denial and any additional work required, we will explain the scope of the reapplication service and the applicable fees in advance.
※Use of the Complex Case Support Service does not guarantee visa approval. The final decision to approve or deny an application is made by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.
Since opening our practice in 1986, we have been involved in consulting on visa applications for foreigners for nearly 40 years as an immigration lawyer.
Telephone consultation, email consultation, online consultation, and consultation at our office are available.
