STATUS OF RESIDENCE APPLICATION SUPPORT
WHAT IS THE "STATUS OF RESIDENCE" SYSTEM?
Each country is free to decide whether to allow foreigners to enter or leave the country. This principle has been established as international customary law. Therefore, each country establishes and applies its own immigration control system that suits its needs. Japan has adopted a "residence status" system, which specifies the content of activities for the purpose of residence by law and allows only those who meet the requirements to enter or stay in Japan. This system is modeled on the American "immigration law" and is widely used in countries in the Americas and Asia.
IMMIGRATION CONTROL SYSTEMS AROUND THE WORLD
| Defence & Security Type | Europe Type | America Type |
|---|---|---|
Control system focused on maintaining security by police and other law enforcement authorities |
No strict procedures for entering and residence, but strict restrictions on employment of foreigners. |
Specifically define the purpose and scope of residence activities by law |
China, North Korea, former Soviet Union countries, etc. |
European countries with the Schengen Agreement, etc. |
Americas, Japan, Asian countries, etc. |
In Japan, the "Immigration Control Ordinance" was enacted in 1951 as the law governing the content of the status of residence system, and after continuous amendments, it still operates today as the "Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act" (Immigration Control Act). The basic idea remains the same: only those who meet the "status of residence" prescribed by the Immigration Control Act are allowed to enter and stay in Japan.
(Note) About the name "VISA"
The qualifications for foreign nationals to stay and work in Japan are often referred to as "work visas" or "visas". However, this is not correct and it should be called "residence status" in Japan's immigration system. On the other hand, "visa" correctly means the one issued by the Japanese consulate abroad and affixed to your passport to certify that your entry into Japan is lawful. Please note that in some parts of our website, the word "visa" is used for "residence status" because this is how it is commonly used in reality.
TYPES OF STATUS OF RESIDENCE
The types of status of residence are specified in the Immigration Control Act as shown below. In order for a foreigner to enter and stay in Japan, he/she must be recognized as having one of the following statuses of residence. Although not shown in the table below, there are criteria for judging the applicability of each status. Please contact us for further details.
Status of Residence (working type)：
Status of Residence |
Examples |
Period of Stay |
|---|---|---|
Diplomat |
Ambassador, minister, consulate general, or delegation member of a foreign government and their families |
Period in which diplomatic activities are performed |
Official |
Employee of an embassy or consulate of a foreign government, individual assigned by an international institution for an official assignment, and their families |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months, 30 days, 15 days |
Professor |
College professor |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months |
Artist |
Composer, artist, or writer |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months |
Religious |
Missionary assigned by a foreign religious organization |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months |
Journalist |
Reporter or photographer of foreign press |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months |
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Highly-Skilled Professional(i) |
Business manager(those with a high degree of specialized skills) |
5 years |
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Highly-Skilled Professional(ii) |
Business owners, business managers (for those who have completed (i)) |
No limit |
Highly-Skilled human resources in accordance with the points' system |
Manager or administrator of a company, etc. |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 4 months, 3 months |
Business Manager |
Manager or administrator of a company |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 4 months, 3 months |
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Legal/Accounting Services |
Attorney or certified public accountant |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months |
Medical Services |
Physician, dentist or registered nurse |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months |
Researcher |
Researcher at a government-related institution or company |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months |
Instructor |
Language instructor at a senior high school or junior high school, etc. |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months |
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Engineer/ Specialist in Humanities/ International Services |
Engineer such as of mechanical engineering, interpreter, designer, language instructor at a private company or marketing specialist. |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months |
Intra-company Transferee |
Transferee from an office abroad |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months |
Care worker |
Social worker/care worker |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months |
Entertainer |
Actor, singer, dancer, or professional athlete |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months |
Skilled Labor |
Chef of foreign cuisine, sports instructor, aircraft pilot, or craftsman of precious metals |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months |
Technical Intern Training (i) (a)(b) |
Acquisition of skills for 80 occupations (144 work) |
1 year |
Technical Intern Training (ii) (a)(b) |
Mastery of 80 occupations (144 work) skills, etc.
(For those who have completed (i)) |
2 years |
Technical Intern Training (iii) (a)(b) |
Mastery of 80 occupations (144 work) skills, etc.
(For those who have completed (ii) |
2 years |
Specified Skilled Worker (i) |
14 fields, Work with skills that require a considerable amount of knowledge and experience |
Updated every 1 year, 6 months, 4 months, up to 5 years in total |
Specified Skilled Worker (ii) |
14 fields, Work that requires skill |
Updated every 3 years, 1 year, 6 months |
Status of residence (cultural activities, etc.)：
Status of Residence |
Examples |
Period of Stay |
|---|---|---|
Cultural Activities |
Researcher of Japanese culture, etc. |
3 years, 1 year, 6 months, 3 months |
Temporary Visitor |
Tourist or conference participant |
90 days, 30 days, 15 days, period of less than 15 days |
Student |
Student or pupil of a university, junior college, college of technology ("kotosenmongakko"), senior high school, junior high school or elementary school, etc. |
4 years and 3 months, 4 years, 3 years and 3 months, 3 years, 2 years and 3 months, 2 years , 1 year, 6 months, 3 months |
Trainee |
Trainee except for the activities listed in the "Technical Intern Training (ⅰ) Student |
3 years, 1 year, 6 months |
Dependent |
Spouse or child who is a dependant of a residing foreign national |
5 years, 4 years and 3 months, 4 years, 3 years and 3 months, 3 years, 2 years and 3 months, 2 years, 1 year and 3 months, 1 year, 6 months, 3 months |
Designated Activities |
Domestic staff of a diplomat, etc., working holiday, or a foreign nurse / care worker candidate under an Economic Partnership Agreement, etc. |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 6 months, 3 months, a term designated by the Minister of Justice ( 5 years or less) |
Status of residence (non-working type)：
Status of Residence |
Examples |
Period of Stay |
|---|---|---|
Permanent Resident |
Individual who is permitted permanent residence by the Minister of Justice (except for special permanent residents of the Special Law on Immigration Control) |
Unlimited |
Spouse or Child of Japanese National |
Spouse, biological child, or child adopted by a Japanese national in accordance with the provisions of Article 817-2 of the Civil Code |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 6 months |
Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident |
Spouse or biological child of permanent resident or special permanent resident who was born and continues to reside in Japan |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 6 months |
Long Term Resident |
Refugees accepted for third-country resettlement, Japanese relative, child of Japanese descent, or child of foreign national spouse from a previous marriage |
5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 6 months, a term designated by the Minister of Justice (5 years or less) |
WHAT IS "CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY"
Effective when hiring foreigners residing overseas !
 Certificate of eligibility |
In order for foreigners to land in Japan, it is necessary for them to have a visa issued in their passport, but applying for a visa can take up to 2-3 months, which is a big problem. The "Certificate of Eligibility" system was enforced to resolve such problems. The Certificate of Eligibility is a document issued by the Ministry of Justice to prove that foreigners before coming to Japan comply with the landing standards stipulated by the Immigration Control Act and that the purpose of stay(occupation) corresponds to the status of residence. If you have the Certificate of Eligibility, the visa will be issued in a short time, and it will be a very effective means when you invite foreigners on a fixed schedule for employment etc. We support application for issuance of Certificate of Eligibility. |
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WHAT IS "WORK QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE"
Effective when a foreign national changes jobs in Japan !
 Work qualification certificate |
When a foreigner changes jobs in Japan, the status of residence before changing jobs will not be valid after the change, even if the occupations are similar, as the company itself is one of the judgment factors. If you are too optimistic, renewing of the status of residence may be denied after changing jobs, and you may be forced to leave the country.
In such cases, issue a "Certificate of Eligibility" on the premise of working at the new company, to confirm that the status of residence will be continuously obtained even after changing jobs. We support application for issuance of Certificate of Eligibility.
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STATUS OF RESIDENCE SUPPORT FLOW
Step.1 Initial Consultation(free) and Quotation
Please contact us by phone or the inquiry form.
In addition to the initial consulting on the application procedure, we will hear the details of your request and current situation, and investigate which status of residence will apply, the possibility of permission, and other foreseeable problems, etc. Then, we will provide you with a schedule and a quotation. If you are satisfied with your proposal, please place an order.
In addition to the initial consulting on the application procedure, we will hear the details of your request and current situation, and investigate which status of residence will apply, the possibility of permission, and other foreseeable problems, etc. Then, we will provide you with a schedule and a quotation. If you are satisfied with your proposal, please place an order.
Step.2 Place Order
Sign a delegation contract to make it a firm order.
After that, please transfer the first payment.
After that, please transfer the first payment.
Step.3 Collect Certificates and Create Documents
We will list documents required for your VISA application. If there arw documents that only you can obtain, we will advise you how you can obtain it. Documents that need to be translated will be translated by us (additional costs may be incurred depending on the volume).
Step.4 Apply to Immigration Services Agency
Once the application documents are ready, apply to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan and respond to questions and explanation from immigration inspectors. Transfer the final payment at the time of application.
Step.5 Delivery of Residence Card
In the case of a change/renewal of status of residence, we will deliver the changed/renewed residence card. In the case of a certificate of eligibility application, the original certificate of eligibility will be sent to the applicant in his/her home country by EMS or a desired courier service such as Fedex or DHL. Please use it for visa issuance procedures at the local Japanese embassy or consulate. In the unlikely event that the permission/issuance is denied, we will consult with the Agency to find out the reason and reapply at free of charge.
SUPPORT FEE
| Service | Price |
| Certificate of eligibility | JPY 120,000 + Tax |
| Status of residence change | JPY 120,000 + Tax |
| Status of residence renewal | JPY 60,000 + Tax |
| Naturalization | JPY 200,000 + Tax |
| Permanent residence | JPY 120,000 + Tax |
| Consultation(except for first 60min.) | JPY 5,000／30min. + Tax |
CONTACT US
If you have any questions, want to hear more about the service, the first consultation is FREE!
Please feel free to contact us using the inquiry form below or by phone.
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