Whether you are working anywhere in Japan, living with family, or moving from study to employment, we accept consultations and application service requests for residence status and visas from all over Japan, without limiting service to a particular region. The regional guides currently available are reference information for checking local procedures and public consultation services. Please contact us even if your region is not listed. We will confirm your situation and advise you individually on consultation methods and the preparation required.
Tokyo
Tokyo residence status extensions, changes and work visas: preparation tips, job changes and hiring consultations.
Review What to Check and How to Prepare for a Consultation02Kanagawa Prefecture
Kanagawa residence status extensions and changes, work visas and job-change procedures: key points for foreign nationals and companies.
Review What to Check and How to Prepare for a Consultation03Saitama Prefecture
Saitama residence status extensions, changes and work visas: job-change procedures and public or professional consultation.
Review What to Check and How to Prepare for a Consultation04Chiba Prefecture
Chiba residence status extensions and changes, work visas and job changes. Guidance for foreign nationals and hiring companies.
Review What to Check and How to Prepare for a Consultation05Ibaraki Prefecture
Ibaraki residence status and work visa procedures: Mito immigration office jurisdiction, consultation services and job-change guidance.
Review What to Check and How to Prepare for a Consultation06Tochigi Prefecture
Tochigi residence status renewals and changes, work visas, and post-job-change procedures. Nationwide consultations.
Review What to Check and How to Prepare for a Consultation07Gunma Prefecture
Gunma residence status extensions, changes and work visas: job-change preparation and hiring checks for companies.
Review What to Check and How to Prepare for a ConsultationClarify your purpose before renewing, changing, or entering Japan
If you want to continue your current activities and extend your period of stay, consider an extension of period of stay. If your activities will change, such as moving from study to employment, consider a change of status of residence. If you are coming to Japan from overseas, procedures for a Certificate of Eligibility or a visa may be involved. Check your current status of residence and its expiry date, as well as the activities you wish to pursue.
For a job change or move, check your job duties and notification requirements
Changing jobs does not necessarily mean that you must change your status of residence. Check whether the duties at your new workplace fit the activities permitted under your status, and whether a notification concerning your affiliated organization or other notification is required. Procedures for changing your place of residence after moving are separate from an extension of period of stay. Organizing the dates and details of the changes before consulting us can make it easier to determine what procedures are needed.
Use local consultations or individual application services
Multilingual consultations offered by local governments and international exchange organizations, as well as immigration procedure guidance, can help you learn about available services and systems. This site links to official information for each region. If you wish to engage an administrative scrivener to prepare documents or handle an application, please first confirm the scope of services and fees before deciding whether to proceed. The regional guides currently available are for reference and do not limit the areas from which we accept consultations.
What to prepare before consulting us—and what you do not need to send
For an initial inquiry, please tell us the name of your status of residence, its expiry date, the procedure you want, and an outline of your employer or family circumstances. You do not need to send images of your passport or residence card, your residence card number, or your Individual Number. After we review the details of your inquiry, we will provide individual guidance on the necessary documents and a secure way to send them.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I consult you even if I do not know the name of my status of residence?
You can contact us and say that you do not know. Please tell us about your current living or work situation, the expiry date of your period of stay, and the general procedure you are seeking. You do not need to attach an image of an identification document to the initial form.
Can I consult with you from any region in Japan?
Yes. We accept consultations nationwide on residence status and visas, application services, and company recruitment and hiring. Please contact us even if your region is not covered by a regional guide on this site. We will confirm your situation and advise you on consultation methods, fees, and the specific scope of services available.
Can companies that want to hire foreign nationals also consult you?
We accept company inquiries about hiring and job recruitment from across Japan. For information about checking which status of residence is appropriate for the job duties or preparing to accept Specified Skilled Workers, please see our guidance for companies and specific industries.
Official Resources and Related Consultation Services
Systems and public consultation services may change. Please check the latest official information when proceeding with an application. Public consultation services are separate from our office.
Tell us your current residence status and which procedure you are considering
We accept consultations nationwide on residence status renewals and changes, and work visas. We will confirm the details and advise you on consultation methods, fees, and whether we can assist.
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