Extension Procedure for Residence Period (Visa)

Extension Procedure for Residence Period (Visa)

This is an application process to extend the period of stay for foreign nationals residing in Japan under a specific residence status, who wish to continue their stay without changing their residence status. The application is made to update the period of stay.

The renewal procedure can be initiated three months prior to the expiration date. Please be aware that exceeding the deadline will result in illegal stay, so it is advisable to consult early.

Points for Permission of Renewal

• The intended activities must correspond to the residence status under the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act.
• Good conduct: Specifically, actions leading to criminal penalties similar to deportation or engaging in acts facilitating illegal employment will be considered as having poor conduct.
• Sufficient assets or skills to support an independent livelihood: The applicant must possess assets or skills sufficient to sustain an independent livelihood without being a public burden in daily life. Additionally, stability in future living conditions is expected based on these assets or skills (sufficient at the household level if recognized).
• Adequate employment and labor conditions: If employed (or intending to be), it is necessary that the employment and labor conditions, including part-time work, comply with labor-related regulations.
• Payment of taxes: The applicant must be up-to-date with tax payments.
• If you stay in Japan beyond the permitted period of stay, it will be considered illegal residence.

Price

Procedure Name	Residency Status in Japan	Fee	Statutory Fee	Total Fee (excluding tax)
在留期間の申請 Application for Period of Stay	Employment Category ※ (No Job Change)	55,000円～	8,000円	63,000円～
	Employment Category ※ (With Job Change)	77,000円～		85,000円～
	Status Category ※	44,000円～		52,000円～

Overview of Procedures

Procedure Name	Application for Extension of Period of Stay
Target Individuals	Foreign nationals who want to extend their stay without changing their residence status
Applicant	Applicant himself/herself, legal representative, or proxy (1) Those who have received approval for proxy application from the Regional Immigration Bureau Director and have been entrusted by the applicant: A. Employees of the institution managed or employed by the applicant B. Employees of the institution where the applicant is undergoing training or education C. Organizations overseeing activities to acquire skills, technology, or knowledge performed by foreigners D. Employees of public interest corporations aiming to facilitate the smooth acceptance of foreigners (2) Lawyers or administrative scriveners who have notified the Regional Immigration Bureau Director and have been entrusted by the applicant (3) If the applicant is under 16 years old or unable to appear in person due to illness, a relative, cohabitant, or a person deemed appropriate by the Regional Immigration Bureau Director
Application Destination	Regional Immigration Office with jurisdiction over the place of residence
Application Period	From 3 months before the expiration of the period of stay (Normal processing time: 2 weeks to 1 month)
Statutory Fee	¥4,000 ※ Paid with revenue stamps ※ Required when permission is granted

Required Documents

Varies depending on the residence status.
※ Please inquire for details during the consultation.

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