To Residents of Kumamoto from Taiwan:

Gyoseishoshi Hojin Shionaga Office provides support for your visa, residency status, and various administrative procedures.

～We support your secure life in Japan from both legal and practical standpoints～

In recent years, many people of Taiwanese origin have moved to Kumamoto Prefecture for study, work, or marriage and are actively contributing as members of the local community.

However, to continue living in Japan, you cannot avoid the complicated “administrative procedures,” such as visa renewal or change, obtaining a spouse visa, applying for permanent residency, or establishing a company.

At Gyoseishoshi Hojin Shionaga Office, we offer a wide range of legal and procedural support, utilizing our expertise to ensure that all Taiwanese nationals can live, work, and raise a family with peace of mind in Kumamoto.

Key Administrative Procedures We Support

✅ 1. Acquisition, Renewal, and Change of Status of Residence (Visa)

To stay in Japan, Taiwanese nationals need a Status of Residence appropriate for their purpose. Our office handles the following common cases:

🔸 Main Examples of Support:

Changing from a Student visa to a Work visa (e.g., Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services)
Changing to “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” or “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident” due to marriage
Applying to change from a Spouse visa to “Permanent Resident”
Business Manager visa (for starting a business)
Obtaining Status of Residence from a Temporary Visitor status (in cases involving special circumstances)

📌 Support Details:

Verification and collection of necessary documents
Document translation and drafting of the Statement of Reason
Submission of the application to the Immigration Bureau and handling the review process
Support for re-application after an unfavorable decision (rejection)

✅ 2. Support for International Marriage Procedures

When a Taiwanese national marries a Japanese national, various administrative procedures are necessary. We can support everything from marriage registration and visa acquisition to future permanent residency applications.

🔸 Main Support Details:

Marriage procedures between Japan and Taiwan (including notification to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan)
Application for obtaining and renewing a Spouse visa
Application for changing from a Spouse visa to Permanent Residency
Support for obtaining a Dependent visa (for children/relatives)
Change of Status of Residence upon divorce (e.g., switching to Long-Term Resident)

✅ 3. Company Establishment and Business Manager Visa for Taiwanese Nationals

For Taiwanese individuals who wish to start a business in Kumamoto, comprehensive support for both company establishment and the Business Manager visa is essential. We provide one-stop support for both corporate registration and visa acquisition.

🔸 Support Details:

Procedures for company establishment (e.g., Kabushiki Kaisha or Godo Kaisha)
Drafting of the Business Plan and Proof of Funds required for the Business Manager visa application
Support for office contract arrangements in Kumamoto Prefecture (in cooperation with real estate agents)
Support for Status of Residence renewal procedures after starting the business

✅ 4. Permanent Residency Permit and Naturalization Application Support

For those who have lived in Japan for many years and wish to live here permanently, “Permanent Residency” or “Naturalization” are important options. Our office provides full support from checking application requirements to preparing all documents.

🔸 Permanent Residency Application Support:

Checking conditions such as length of residence, income, and tax payment status
Drafting the Statement of Reason in Japanese
Verification of resident tax and pension records
Support for re-application after rejection

🔸 Naturalization Application Support:

Accompaniment for preliminary consultation at the Legal Affairs Bureau
Assistance with translation of Japanese documents
Individualized support based on family circumstances
Support for family register (Koseki) and passport procedures after naturalization

We also handle a wide range of administrative notifications and contract drafting necessary for daily life in Japan, beyond just residency status.

🔸 Examples of Procedures We Handle:

Drafting Divorce Agreements, Acknowledgement of Paternity, and Child Support Agreements
Drafting Inheritance Division Agreements related to succession procedures
Drafting Voluntary Guardianship Contracts and Property Management Delegation Contracts for elderly family members
Drafting Letters of Invitation/Reason for Temporary Visitor visas to invite relatives

Strengths of Gyoseishoshi Hojin Shionaga Office

🏢 Excellent Access in Central Kumamoto City 🗣 Chinese and English correspondence available (via interpreter collaboration) 📄 Extensive Experience and Track Record in immigration matters 📘 Careful and easy-to-understand Document Preparation and Statement of Reason Review 🔁 Flexible Support for rejections and re-applications

📞 Consultation and Inquiry

Gyoseishoshi Hojin Shionaga Office 1-9-6 Suizenji, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto-shi, 860-0950 📞 096-385-9002 📧 info@shionagaoffice.jp

We are committed to providing sincere and accurate support so that Taiwanese nationals can live securely and thrive in Kumamoto.