Plain guides to residence procedures in Japan. Every figure comes from an official page, linked at the end, and each post is re-checked against its sources.
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The fees for extending your stay, changing your status and permanent residence have changed. The new amounts, and how to pay at the counter and online.
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Many residence applications can be made online instead of at the immigration counter. Who can use the system, what to prepare, the steps and the limits.
RenewalChange of status· 3 min read
How the period of stay extension works: the 3-month window, where to apply, the fee, processing time, and what happens if your stay ends while you wait.
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