To All Taiwanese Nationals Living in Kumamoto

Shionaga Gyoseishoshi Law Office provides full support for visas, residency, and various administrative procedures to help you live securely in Japan—through both legal and practical expertise.

In recent years, many Taiwanese nationals have moved to Kumamoto for study, work, or marriage, becoming active members of the local community. However, continuing life in Japan requires navigating complex administrative procedures such as visa renewals and changes, spouse visa applications, permanent residency, and company establishment.

At Shionaga Gyoseishoshi Law Office, we offer comprehensive legal and procedural support to help Taiwanese nationals live, work, and thrive with their families in Kumamoto.

Main Services We Provide

1. Visa & Residency Status: Acquisition, Renewal, and Change

To stay in Japan, you must hold a residency status that matches your purpose. We support a wide range of cases commonly seen among Taiwanese nationals.

Examples of Support:

Changing from student visa to work visa (Engineer/Humanities/International Services)
Changing to “Spouse of Japanese National” or “Spouse of Permanent Resident” after marriage
Applying for permanent residency from a spouse visa
Applying for a Business Manager visa for entrepreneurs
Acquiring residency status from short-term stay (in special circumstances)

Support Includes:

Checking and collecting required documents
Translating documents and preparing statements of reason
Submitting applications to immigration and handling reviews
Reapplication support in case of denial

2. International Marriage Procedures

When a Taiwanese national marries a Japanese citizen, multiple procedures are required, including marriage registration, visa applications, and permanent residency. We offer full support from marriage to long-term settlement.

Support Includes:

Marriage registration between Taiwan and Japan (including notification to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan)
Spouse visa application and renewal
Changing from spouse visa to permanent residency
Family stay visa support (for children and relatives)
Changing residency status after divorce (e.g., to long-term resident)

3. Company Establishment & Business Manager Visa for Taiwanese Nationals

For Taiwanese nationals wishing to start a business in Kumamoto, we offer integrated support for company registration and Business Manager visa applications.

Support Includes:

Procedures for establishing corporations (e.g., KK or LLC)
Preparing business plans and financial documents for visa application
Office lease support in Kumamoto (in cooperation with real estate agents)
Residency status renewal support after business launch

4. Permanent Residency & Naturalization Applications

For those who have lived in Japan long-term and wish to settle permanently, applying for permanent residency or naturalization is a key option. We provide full support from eligibility checks to document preparation.

Permanent Residency Support:

Confirming conditions such as residence period, income, and tax status
Preparing Japanese statements of reason
Checking records of resident tax and pension
Reapplication support in case of denial

Naturalization Support:

Accompanying clients to pre-consultations at the Legal Affairs Bureau
Translating and assisting with Japanese documents
Personalized support based on family structure
Assistance with family registry and passport procedures after naturalization

Beyond visas, we also assist with various administrative procedures and contract drafting needed for everyday life in Japan.

Examples of Support:

Drafting divorce agreements, recognition filings, and child support agreements
Preparing inheritance division agreements for succession procedures
Creating voluntary guardianship and asset management contracts for elderly family members
Writing invitation letters for short-term stay visas for family members

Why Choose Shionaga Gyoseishoshi Law Office?

Convenient location in central Kumamoto
Chinese and English support available (with interpreter cooperation)
Extensive experience and proven track record in immigration procedures
Clear and thorough document preparation and statement review
Flexible support for reapplications and denied cases

📞 Contact Us Shionaga Gyoseishoshi Law Office 1-9-6 Suizenji, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, 860-0950 Phone: 096-385-9002 Email: info@shionagaoffice.jp

We are committed to helping Taiwanese nationals live securely and successfully in Kumamoto—with care, precision, and professionalism.