Alert from the Immigration Services Agency

Notice: Beware of Scams Impersonating the Immigration Services Agency of Japan　(Oct.2026)

For applications accepted through the Online Residence Application System on or after 2026 October 1, the payment method for fees required when receiving permission or document issuance has changed from traditional revenue stamps to convenience store payments or bank transfers.
 
Due to this change in how residence permission fees are paid, there are concerns regarding fraudulent schemes impersonating the Immigration Services Agency. 
 
Regarding emails about paying residence permission fees, please make sure to verify the following points:
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(1) Is the sender's domain anything other than the domains listed below?  
Please do not access links or process payments in emails sent from any domain other than: 
(2) Is the instructed payment method either convenience store payment or bank transfer? 
　You will never be asked to pay fees using a credit card or QR code payment. Additionally, payment links are delivered via email; paper payment notices or similar physical documents will never be sent. 
(3) Are you being asked for money other than the official residence permission fee?  
You will never be charged any money other than the application fees stipulated under the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act.