STATUS OF RESIDENCE
For foreigners
Supporting foreigners applying for “status of residence” in Japan
The “status of residence” is the qualification for a foreigner to stay in Japan legally after entering Japan and is different from the “visa” required to enter Japan.
There are many business owners and companies who want to hire foreigners but do not know how to acquire an appropriate status of residence.
The status of residence is not always granted once you apply for, and you must meet the requirements set by the Immigration Bureau of Japan.
The permission requirements differ depending on the type of status of residence you want to apply for (29 types in total), so it is recommended that you consult an expert.
We support the following applications.
- APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (CoE)
- APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF STATUS OF RESIDENCE
- APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF STAY
- APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE
- APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO ACQUIRE STATUS OF RESIDENCE
- APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITY OTHER THAN THAT PERMITTED UNDER THE STATUS OF RESIDENCE PREVIOUSLY GRANTED
- APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZED EMPLOYMENT
We also handle application for naturalization to the Legal Affairs Bureau.
We will talk to you for free for the first time and explain whether you meet the permission requirements.
In addition, we will carefully explain the documents required for application.
Please feel free to contact us and make a reservation for consultation.
Flow of application procedures
Reservation for consultation
*Please contact us by phone or inquiry form.
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Consultation
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Please ask us for support (Agreement).
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Preparation of required documents
*Some documents are to be prepared by clients.
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Preparation of application form and documents describing the reason for application as necessary
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Applying to the Immigration Bureau in Japan
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Notification of the result
*The Immigration Bureau may require us to submit additional documents prior to notification of the result.
Fees(including tax)
Support fees for Working Status (19 types), Non-working Status (5 types), Designated Activities and Residential Status (4 types) are as follows.
| APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (Working, Non-working Status and Designated Activities) | 110,000yen～ |
| APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (Residential Status) | 110,000yen～ |
| APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF STATUS OF RESIDENCE (Working and Residential Status) | 88,000yen |
| APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF STATUS OF RESIDENCE (Non-working Status and Designated Activities) | 88,000yen |
| APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF STAY (Working and Residential Status) | 55,000yen |
| APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF STAY (Non-working Status and Designated Activities) | 55,000yen |
| APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE | 110,000yen |
| APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO ACQUIRE STATUS OF RESIDENCE | 55,000yen |
| APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITY OTHER THAN THAT PERMITTED UNDER THE STATUS OF RESIDENCE PREVIOUSLY GRANTED | 11,000yen |
| APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORIZED EMPLOYMENT | 55,000yen |
| APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION (Employees, Owners of small businesses and Corporate officers) | 220,000yen |
| APPLICATION FOR NATURALIZATION (Dependents of Japanese and so on) | 165,000yen |
* In addition to the fees listed above, you will be charged for obtaining documents such as certificate of full registry records.
* An application fee (paid with revenue stamp) is also required. Please refer to the website of the Immigration Bureau of Japan.
Click here for inquiries regarding the application for status of residence.