Applying
Visa application procedures
All foreigners receive a status of residence when entering Japan. There are twenty-seven statuses of residence including many
different types of working visas which vary according to the job you intend to do.
| Below is the list of different types of
work visas. |
∗Highly skilled foreign professional ∗Business manager
∗Legal services/certified public accountant ∗Medical services ∗Researcher
∗Professor ∗Engineer ∗Specialist in Humanities/International services
∗Intra-company transferee ∗Entertainer ∗Skilled worker ∗Technical Intern Training |
Below is the list of different types of
visas to obtain residency
(Short/Permanent) visas in Japan. |
∗Student ∗Dependents visa(for family member)
∗Spouse of a Japanese national or permanent resident
∗Permanent resident |
| Others |
∗Short-term resident ∗Designated activities |
Types of procedures
Once you have chosen the type of visa that best suit your case, you need to apply for a Certificate of Eligibility.
Application process varies depending on your needs.
１Application for certification of eligibility
If you are married to a Japanese national or wish to hire a foreign national to work in Japan.
２Application for change of status of residence
For those who are already resident in Japan and wish to change your visa status.
For example, if you are divorced or bereaved with your Japanese spouse or if you obtain a student visa and start working
in Japan after finishing your academic course.
(Ex. Student visa→ International services visa, Spouse of a Japanese national→ Permanent resident)
３Application for permanent residence
If you have been living in Japan for more than 10 years and wish to obtain a permanent residency or buy a real estate property in Japan.
４Application for extension of period of stay
To apply an extension of stay, you will need application for change of status residence.
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Following is the steps for visa application procedure
１．Contact us
Please fill out the inquiry form and submit or call our office at 048-987-1714
２.Make an appointment
We will schedule an appointment for an interview.
３．Visa applicant Interview
We will meet in person and help you find the best visa to apply for.
∗Please bring your passport and residence card for your visa interview.
４．Collect documents
We will collect all the required documents on your behalf.
５．Submit your visa application
We will submit the documents to a Legal Affair Bureau on your behalf.
(You will be required to pay a deposit at this point.)
６．Approved
Once your visa is approved, you will be required to pay the rest of the service fee.
Our immigration lawyer(qualified Gyoseishoshi lawyer)
will offer consultation for each client to find the services that will best
meet your needs, accompany you to support the application procedure
and facilitate the process to submit the visa application on your behalf.
By using our service, you are waived to appear personally at the immigration Bureau and
eliminate the stress and confusion of dealing with immigration and incorporation procedures.
