About fees (tax excluded)
We provide free consultations for those seriously considering our services including the Startup Visa application.
All other consultations based on individual circumstances, except for simple inquiries, are subject to a fee of ¥10,000 per session.
What qualifies as a simple inquiry?
・General information available on the Immigration Services Agency website
・Basic details about residence status types and application procedures
What qualifies as a consultation based on individual circumstances?
(Example 1) “I would like to change my current residence status to XX, but I have specific circumstances to consider…”
(Example 2)”When preparing the documents for my COE application, how should I fill out XX in my situation?”
(Example 3) “Based on my background, what are my chances of obtaining XX residence status?”
These are inquiries that require an assessment of individual circumstances before we can provide an answer.
Please note that the fees listed below are for reference only. Fees may vary depending on the nature of your consultation, so please contact us for further details.
All other consultations based on individual circumstances, except for simple inquiries, are subject to a fee of ¥10,000 per session.
What qualifies as a simple inquiry?
・General information available on the Immigration Services Agency website
・Basic details about residence status types and application procedures
What qualifies as a consultation based on individual circumstances?
(Example 1) “I would like to change my current residence status to XX, but I have specific circumstances to consider…”
(Example 2)”When preparing the documents for my COE application, how should I fill out XX in my situation?”
(Example 3) “Based on my background, what are my chances of obtaining XX residence status?”
These are inquiries that require an assessment of individual circumstances before we can provide an answer.
Please note that the fees listed below are for reference only. Fees may vary depending on the nature of your consultation, so please contact us for further details.
Setting up a company
| Category | Fees | Revenue stamps |
|---|---|---|
| Establishment of Kabushiki-kaisha (joint stock corporation) | ¥120,000~ | ¥150,000~ |
| Establishment of Godo Kaisha (limited liability company) | ¥80,000~ | ¥60,000~ |
Visa/residence status
| Category | Fees | Revenue stamps |
|---|---|---|
| Startup Visa (Program to Promote Startup Businesses by Foreign Nationals) – Please contact us for details | ¥250,000~ | ¥5,500 |
| Business Manager (business owners, managers, etc.) For those already residing in Japan with another residence status | ¥220,000~ | ¥5,500 |
| Application for issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility（COE） | ¥150,000~ | X |
| Application for change of status of residence | ¥150,000~ | ¥5,500 |
| Application for extension of period of stay（without change） | ¥50,000~ | ¥5,500 |
| Application for extension of period of stay（with change） | ¥120,000~ | ¥5,500 |
| Application for Change of Status to Long-Term Resident (The fee depends on the level of complexity.) | ¥150,000~ | ¥5,500 |
| Application for Permanent Residence | ¥275,000 | ¥10,000 |
| Application for permission to engage in an activity other than those permitted by the status of residence previously granted | ¥20,000~ | X |
| Application for issuance of a Certificate of Authorisation for Employment (with change) | ¥120,000~ | ¥1,600 |
| Application for reissuance of a residence card (Tokyo only) | ¥20,000~ | ¥1,600 |
| Application for naturalisation permission (It is to be applied to Legal Affairs Bureau or Regional Bureau of Legal Affairs that has jurisdiction) | ¥550,000~ | X |
For Apostille and certification services, fees vary depending on whether the document is official or private.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details.
About payment
The fees listed here are approximate. They vary according to individual cases, so please contact us first.
In principle, the process follows the same steps as an application for residence status, as described below, regardless of the type of request.
Visa/residence status
- We kindly ask that you use the contact form on our website for your initial enquiry whenever possible. This ensures that your message reaches our office securely without being filtered into the spam folder.
- To prevent misunderstandings and miscommunication, all consultations are handled via email. For this reason, we do not offer video calls. Using email allows us to maintain accurate records and easily retrieve information when needed. Please feel free to contact us with any inquiries.
- We will provide an estimate by email after reviewing the details of your request. YW Legal applies fixed fees as determined at the time of estimation.
- Once you are satisfied with our services, we will proceed with signing the agreement.
- The number of instalments for payment will depend on the terms of the contract. We will inform you of the payment details when providing a quote. However, for Startup Visa applications, the total cost varies significantly depending on whether we assist you with the entire process or only a part of it. If you are using only part of our services, full payment in advance is required.
- As soon as YW Legal confirms receipt of the payment, we will start preparing the necessary documents.
When the documents are completed, the office will submit them to Immigration Services Agency of Japan. You normally do not need to go there yourself*.
- YW Legal will update you on progress. When our office receives notification that the Immigration Services have completed their work on your application, you will be informed by email.
- For those residing in Japan, we will send the new residence card or other necessary documents by registered mail to complete the process.
*On a small number of occasions, depending on the type of residence status you require, you may need to attend the Immigration Services. If attendance is requested then YW Legal are happy to accompany clients to these appointments and provide any assistance.
Refunds of Fees
No refunds will be given if any application to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan is refused unless caused by an error on the part of YW Legal.
In the case of a refusal, you can visit Immigration Services and ask for clarification of the reasons why your application was refused. Only one visit is allowed and the applicant must attend in person. As a certified immigration lawyer, however, YW Legal can accompany you at your request for an additional cost.