Support starts around November 2026

Visa support for foreign residents in Japan

We are preparing to start visa application support (as a certified immigration lawyer).
From around November 2026, we plan to officially support applications such as change of status, extension, permanent residence, and Specified Skilled Worker.

Visa services we plan to provide

This page gives basic information about visa procedures.
Official application support will start around November 2026.

How the procedure works

■ Now (information only)

  1. 1 Free consultation by email or LINE
  2. 2 We tell you which documents you need
  3. 3 We explain how to apply at Immigration

■ From around November 2026 (full support)

  1. 1 Free consultation
  2. 2 Guidance on required documents
  3. 3 Preparation of application forms and explanation letter
  4. 4 Application submission to Immigration (by lawyer)
  5. 5 Result notice and residence card

Fees (planned)

Official support will start around November 2026.
The following fees are planned and may change.

Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
110,000 JPY and up

First visa to invite a person from overseas to Japan.

Change of Status (for example: Student → Worker)
88,000 JPY and up

Change your current visa status to another type.

Extension of Period of Stay
55,000 JPY and up

Extend the period of your current visa.

Permanent Residence
165,000 JPY and up

For people who want to live in Japan for a long time.

Specified Skilled Worker (No.1 / No.2)
110,000 JPY and up

For workers in specific industries such as factories, farms, and care work.

Business Manager
275,000 JPY and up

For people who start or manage a company in Japan.

Dependent (Family Stay)
66,000 JPY and up

For family members of workers or students in Japan.

Permission to Engage in Activity Outside Status
22,000 JPY and up

For part-time jobs outside your main visa activity.

Re-entry Permit
22,000 JPY and up

For people who temporarily leave Japan and come back.

Frequently asked questions

Q Can I ask you now, even before full visa support starts?

Yes. We can give you information and general advice now.
Official application support will start around November 2026.

Q I am not good at Japanese. Is that OK?

We can communicate in simple English.
For other languages, we may use translation tools or ask you to bring a supporter.

Q I am a company staff. Can you advise us about hiring foreign workers?

Yes. We can explain basic visa rules, required documents, and points to check before hiring foreign workers.

For company staff

We plan to provide support for companies that hire foreign workers,
including checking visa status and documents.

Area we mainly cover

Contact

You can contact us anytime by email or contact form.
Please feel free to ask simple questions first.