Securing the appropriate visa and maintaining legal residency status is a critical first step when relocating to Japan. Our Visa & Immigration Support services provide guidance to the sponsoring company and the assignee.
Navigating Japan’s immigration system requires precise documentation and an understanding of procedural requirements.
Throughout the process, all formal applications are handled by independent, licensed administrative scriveners (Gyoseishoshi) who are qualified to formally prepare application documents and submit them directly to the Immigration Services Agency.
Our team will provide HR professionals and assignees with all the necessary information about dealing with the licensed scriveners and assist with the collection and organization of required documentation. This approach means that clients don’t have to navigate the immigration office directly.
Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
Status of Residence Changes
Visa Extension Management
Dependent Visa Coordination
Re-entry Permit Guidance
The Certificate of Eligibility is the fundamental prerequisite for obtaining a work visa in Japan. We assist in outlining the necessary documentation, coordinating the collection of materials from both the employer and the employee, and liaising with the assigned administrative scrivener to facilitate the application process.
If an assignee’s role, employment conditions, or personal circumstances change while residing in Japan, a formal change in visa status may be required. We help identify the necessary steps and coordinate with qualified legal professionals to ensure the transition is handled smoothly and in full compliance with current regulations.
We offer proactive monitoring of visa expiration dates and provide timely reminders to initiate the extension process. Our team assists in gathering the updated documentation required by the administrative scrivener to support the renewal of ongoing residency status.
We provide guidance on the requirements for accompanying family members and coordinate the necessary documentation to support their legal residency in Japan alongside the primary assignee.
For assignees who need to travel outside of Japan, we provide clear, high-level guidance on obtaining the appropriate re-entry permits. This prevents jeopardizing current residency status.
Disclaimer: All Japan Relocation provides administrative coordination and support services. We are not a law firm or a licensed administrative scrivener office. All formal legal advice, immigration document preparation, and direct submissions to the Immigration Services Agency are conducted exclusively by independent, licensed Gyoseishoshi professionals engaged on your behalf.
