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日本の学校（日本語学校・専門学校・大学・大学院 など）で、90日を超えて継続して勉強する場合には、原則として在留資格「留学」が必要になります。いわゆる「留学ビザ」という言い方をしますが、正確には在留資格認定証明書（Certificate of Eligibility...

Notice of Office Relocation Thank you for your continued patronage of the Horiuchi Administrative Scrivener Office (Tokyo Shinjuku Office). We are pleased to inform you that we are relocating our office in order to strengthen our business structure and improve our services to our clients. New...

Request for disclosure of Alien Registration Card｜For those who need "old residence records" for naturalization or identity verification "I used to be registered as an alien in Japan, but neither the card nor the record of my status of residence remains. However, I need to prove my past residence history for naturalization, permanent residence, inheritance, or marriage...

Effective date: October 16, 2025 / Source: Immigration and Residence Management Agency Document "Revision of Permission Criteria for 'Management and Administration' (Effective October 16, 2025)" "Is it true that management and administration will become stricter?" --In the past few months, we have been receiving the same question from those who are preparing to start a new business or those who are about to renew their...

Fee schedule for apostille certification by our officeType of documentNotary office fee (tax exempt)Firm fee (tax included)Total official document-25,000 yen25,000 yenPrivate document (Japanese)5,500 yen/copy25,000 yen30,500 yenPrivate document (foreign language)11,500 yen/copy25,000 yen36, 500 yen All prices shown are tax inclusive. Translation is required...

When, where, and what do I submit to renew my period of stay? If it is your first time, you may feel uneasy. In this article, we will explain the application period (from 3 months before expiration to the day of expiration), required documents, special exception period, online application, and fees after 4/1/2025 from the perspective of an administrative scrivener so that you can proceed without hesitation...

Gyoseishoshi Lawyer gently explains the procedures and points to note when applying for permission to change status of residence "I want to change my visa status from college student to employment visa, but which documents do I need to submit?" I want to change my visa status from student visa to employment visa, but which documents do I need to submit? Do you have such problems? Foreigners living in Japan...

Three main points of this article: Clear understanding of the occupations covered by the art visa and the differences from the "entertainment visa" and "cultural activities visa" Explanation of specific points of examination such as required documents, income requirements, letters of recommendation, etc. by an administrative scrivener Total understanding of the procedural flow, renewal, change and where to consult... 1. What is an art visa?

Three main points of this article: 1) The entertainment visa is a work visa for a wide range of activities (singers, actors, athletes, etc.) The types of visas are subdivided into No. 1, No. 2, No. 3, No. 4, and the conditions vary depending on the activity and the size of the facility....

Thorough explanation of how to apply for a marriage visa with a Korean national, with actual examples by an administrative scrivener. Also covers cases of change from a student visa, application from abroad, and after returning to Japan. Table of Contents Introduction｜Choose which visa to apply for after international marriage? Three main points of this article Case 1: Changing status of residence in Japan...