Japanese Visa - Service Fees
| Application Type | Status of Residence | Fees (Tax Incl.) |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Certificate of Eligibility | Engineer/Specialist in humanities/International services | 165,000 JPY～ |
| Specified Skilled Worker | 165,000 JPY～ | |
| Business Manager | 330,000 JPY～ | |
| Highly-Skilled Professional(i)(a)・(b) | 198,000 JPY～ | |
| Highly-Skilled Professional(i)(c) | 385,000 JPY～ | |
| Spouse of Japanese National | 132,000 JPY～ | |
| Dependent (Spouse) | 88,000 JPY～ | |
| Application to Extend Status of Residence | Engineer/Specialist in humanities/International services | 110,000 JPY～ |
| Specified Skilled Worker | 132,000 JPY～ | |
| Business Manager | 220,000 JPY～ | |
| Spouse of Japanese National | 132,000 JPY～ | |
| Dependent) | 88,000 JPY～ | |
| Application to Change Status of Residence | Engineer/Specialist in humanities/International services | 165,000 JPY～ |
| Specified Skilled Worker | 165,000 JPY～ | |
| Business Manager | 330,000 JPY～ | |
| Highly-Skilled Professional(i)(a)・(b) | 198,000 JPY～ | |
| Highly-Skilled Professional(i)(c) | 385,000 JPY～ | |
| Spouse of Japanese National | 165,000 JPY～ | |
| Application for Permission to Obtain Status of Residence | ― | 110,000 JPY～ |
| Application for Certificate of Authorized Employment | ― | 88,000 JPY～ |
| Permanent Resident Visa | Main Applicant *Fees vary depending on the application route, such as applying with the 10-year residency requirements or the Highly Skilled Professional point route. | 198,000 JPY～ |
| Dependent (Family) Members | 132,000 JPY～ | |
| Naturalization | Initial interview accompaniment service *Fees vary depending on the jurisdiction of the Legal Affairs Bureau | 55,000 JPY～ |
| Application support | 330,000 JPY～ | |
| Visa consultation | 22,000 JPY～(Online consultation)/up to 1 hour *Consulting fees vary depending on the content of your consultation. | |
※The above prices are subject to change. We will provide a formal estimate after hearing more details from the client.
Immigration fees
As of October 1, 2026, the Immigration fees for procedures such as applications for a change of status of residence have been revised.
*Please note that for applications accepted on or before September 30, 2026, the pre-revision fee will apply even if the application is approved on or after October 1, 2026.
| Application Type | Permitted Period of Stay | Counter Application | Online Application | Payment Processing Fee (Online application) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application to Change Status of Residence Application to Extend Status of Residence | 3 months or less | 10,000 JPY | 10,000 JPY | 330 JPY |
| Over 3 months but not more than 6 months | 18,000 JPY | 15,000 JPY | ||
| Over 6 months but less than 1 year | 25,000 JPY | 21,000 JPY | ||
| 1 year | 30,000 JPY | 27,000 JPY | ||
| Over 1 year but less than 3 years | 48,000 JPY | 42,000 JPY | ||
| Over 3 years but less than 5 years | 64,000 JPY | 56,000 JPY | 550 JPY | |
| 5 years or more | 75,000 JPY | 65,000 JPY | ||
| Permanent Residency | Indefinite | 200,000 JPY | Online application not available. | |
| Application for Permission to Obtain Status of Residence | There are no Immigration fees. | |||
| Application for Certificate of Authorized Employment | ― | 2,000 JPY | 1,600 JPY | 220 JPY |
| Application for Re-entry Permit (Single) | ― | 4,000 JPY | 3,500 JPY | |
| Application for Re-entry Permit (Multiple) | ― | 7,000 JPY | 6,500 JPY | |
U.S. Work Visa(E-visa) - Service Fees
| Application Type | Fees (Tax Incl.) |
|---|---|
| New E Visa (Includes company registration fee) | 660,000 JPY～ + U.S. Embassy visa application fee (+ translation fee) |
| Obtaining E Visa for replacement or additional employee | 275,000 JPY～ + U.S. Embassy visa application fee (+ translation fee) |
| Visa consultation | 27,500 JPY (Online consultation)～/up to 1 hour 33,000 JPY (In-person consultation)～/up to 1 hour |
U.S. Visa - Service Fees
| Application Type | Fees (Tax Incl.) |
|---|---|
| B-1 (Business) visa | 198,000 JPY～ + U.S. Embassy visa application fee (+ translation fee) |
| Applicants with history of travel to Iran, Iraq, etc. | 220,000 JPY～ + U.S. Embassy visa application fee (+ translation fee) |
| B Visa due to mistake on ESTA application | 187,000 JPY～ + U.S. Embassy visa application fee (+ translation fee) |
| B Visa for foreign nationals not from a Visa Waiver Agreement country (e.g. spouse of Japanese national, long-time single resident, etc.) |
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| B Visa for Applicants with Arrest Records | Payment in 2 installments (deposit ＋ after obtaining visa)
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| B visa for those who have overstayed in the U.S. or have been denied entry into the U.S. | Payment in 2 installments (deposit + after obtaining visa)
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| J Visa, F Visa, etc. for individuals who already have a DS-2019 or I-20 form from U.S. host institution | 110,000 JPY～ + U.S. Embassy visa application fee (+ translation fee) ※Administrative fee for DS-160 creation and U.S. Embassy interview reservation ※Additional services will incur additional fees |
| Visa consultation | 22,000 JPY (Online consultation)～/up to 1 hour 33,000 JPY (In-person consultation)～/up to 1 hour |
※Other U.S. work visa services are available.
Payment Options
Credit Card
We now offer online credit card payments. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and JCB cards.
After the invoice amount is confirmed, you will receive an email with the URL of the encrypted payment page where you can enter your credit card information to complete payment. You will receive an email with a credit card invoice from "IMS Legal Professional Corporation". Please click the "Card Payment/カード決済" button to go to the payment page.
Bank Transfer
| Account Name | Gyoseishoshi Hojin IMS |
|---|---|
| Account Number | MITSUBISHI UFJ BANK TORANOMON BRANCH Ordinary Account 3086041 |
※Please note that the client will bear the cost of the transfer fee.
Cash Payment
If you prefer to pay in cash, please make payment when you visit our office.
