To All Chinese Residents Living in Kumamoto
Shionaga Legal Administrative Office (Gyoseishoshi Corporation)
We at Shionaga Legal Administrative Office support your secure and comfortable life in Japan—both legally and practically—through assistance with visas, residence status, and various administrative procedures.
In recent years, more and more people from China have moved to Kumamoto for study, work, or marriage, becoming valued members of the local community.
However, to continue living in Japan smoothly, one must deal with complex administrative processes such as renewing or changing residence status (visa), obtaining a spouse visa, applying for permanent residence, or establishing a company.
Our office provides professional and thorough support, using extensive experience and expertise to help Chinese nationals live, work, and build their families with peace of mind in Kumamoto.
Main Support Services
1. Visa (Residence Status) Acquisition, Renewal, and Change
To stay in Japan, a residence status appropriate to your purpose of stay is required.
Our office handles a wide range of visa applications, including many common among Chinese residents.
Examples of Services:
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Changing from student visa to work visa (Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services)
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Changing to “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” or “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident” upon marriage
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Applying to change from spouse visa to permanent residence
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Applying for a “Business Manager” visa for entrepreneurs
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Obtaining a residence status from short-term stay (in special circumstances)
Support Includes:
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Checking and collecting required documents
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Translation and preparation of statements of reason
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Submitting applications and handling immigration office inquiries
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Support for reapplication after rejection
2. Support for International Marriage Procedures
When a Chinese national marries a Japanese citizen, several administrative procedures are required, including marriage registration, visa application, and permanent residence application.
Our office provides total support from marriage to permanent residency.
Main Services:
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Marriage registration between Japan and China (including registration at the Embassy or Consulate of China in Japan)
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Spouse visa acquisition and renewal
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Application for permanent residence from spouse visa
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Family stay visa applications (for children or relatives)
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Residence status change after divorce (e.g., to “Long-Term Resident”)
3. Company Establishment and Business Manager Visa for Chinese Nationals
For Chinese nationals who wish to start a business in Kumamoto, we provide comprehensive support for both company establishment and business manager visa application.
Support Includes:
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Incorporation procedures for a joint-stock company (Kabushiki Kaisha) or limited liability company (Godo Kaisha)
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Preparation of business plans and financial documents required for visa application
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Assistance with office lease contracts in Kumamoto (in cooperation with real estate agencies)
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Support for visa renewal after business establishment
4. Support for Permanent Residence and Naturalization Applications
For those who wish to live in Japan long-term, applying for permanent residence or naturalization is an important step.
Our office provides detailed assistance from confirming eligibility requirements to document preparation.
Permanent Residence Support:
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Checking requirements such as years of residence, income, and tax records
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Preparing Japanese-language statements of reason
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Reviewing resident tax and pension records
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Support for reapplication after rejection
Naturalization Support:
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Accompaniment to preliminary consultation at the Legal Affairs Bureau
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Assistance with Japanese document translation and preparation
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Personalized support depending on family circumstances
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Assistance with post-naturalization procedures (family registry, passport, etc.)
5. Support for Various Daily Life Administrative Procedures
In addition to visa-related matters, we also assist with a wide range of everyday administrative and legal document needs.
Examples of Assistance:
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Preparation of divorce agreements, acknowledgment of paternity, and child support agreements
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Preparation of inheritance division agreements for succession matters
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Creation of voluntary guardianship and property management contracts for elderly family members
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Preparation of invitation letters and reason statements for short-term visit visas for relatives
Our Strengths
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Convenient location in central Kumamoto City
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Chinese and English support available (interpreters can be arranged)
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Extensive experience and proven track record in immigration-related work
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Clear, precise, and easy-to-understand document and statement preparation
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Flexible support for reapplications and previously rejected cases
Consultation & Contact Information
Shionaga Legal Administrative Office (Gyoseishoshi Corporation)
〒860-0950 Kumamoto City, Chuo-ku, Suizenji 1-9-6
Tel: 096-385-9002
Email: info@shionagaoffice.jp