In recent years, the number of Chinese nationals moving to Kumamoto Prefecture for study, employment, or marriage has been increasing, contributing to and becoming active members of the local community.
However, to continue living in Japan, one cannot avoid complex and specialized administrative procedures such as visa status renewal or change, obtaining a spouse visa, applying for permanent residency, and establishing a company.
At Gyoseishoshi Law Office Shionaga, we provide careful support so that Chinese nationals can live, work, and enjoy family life in Kumamoto with peace of mind, leveraging our extensive experience and expertise.

Main Support Services

1. Obtaining, Renewing, and Changing Residency Status (Visa)
   To stay in Japan, you need a residency status suited to your purpose. Our office handles a variety of application cases common among Chinese clients.
   Examples:

• Change from student visa to work visa (Engineering / Humanities / International Services)

• Change to “Spouse of Japanese National” or “Spouse of Permanent Resident” due to marriage

• Application to change from spouse visa to permanent residency

• “Business Management Visa” for entrepreneurs

• Obtaining residency from short-term stay (in special circumstances)
  Support Includes:

• Identifying and collecting required documents

• Translation and preparation of reason statements

• Application and screening with Immigration Bureau

• Reapplication support if initially disapproved

2. Assistance with Procedures for International Marriage
   When a Chinese national marries a Japanese citizen, multiple administrative procedures are required, including marriage registration, visa application, and permanent residency application. We offer complete support from marriage to permanent residency.
   Support Includes:

• Marriage registration between Japan and China (including filing at the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in Japan)

• Application and renewal for spouse visas

• Change from spouse visa to permanent residency

• Assistance with family stay visas (children, relatives)

• Changing residency status after divorce (to permanent resident or other)

3. Company Establishment and Business Management Visa for Chinese Nationals
   For Chinese nationals wishing to start a business in Kumamoto, we provide integrated support for company registration and business management visa applications.
   Support Includes:

• Procedures for establishing a company (joint-stock company, LLC, etc.)

• Preparing required business plans and financial proof for visa application

• Assistance with office lease contracts in Kumamoto Prefecture (in cooperation with real estate agents)

• Support for visa renewals after business launch

4. Permanent Residency and Naturalization Application Support
   For those who have lived in Japan for a long time and wish to settle permanently, applying for “Permanent Residency” or “Naturalization” is an important option.
   Permanent Residency Support:

• Confirming qualification requirements such as years of residence, income, and tax payment status

• Preparation of reason statement in Japanese

• Reviewing resident tax and pension records

• Support for reapplication if disapproved
  Naturalization Support:

• Accompanying clients to preliminary consultation at the Legal Affairs Bureau

• Translation and preparation of Japanese documents

• Tailored support according to family circumstances

• Post-naturalization procedures for family registry and passport

5. Support for Various Daily-Life Related Administrative Procedures
   Beyond residency status, we also assist with a wide range of administrative notifications and contract preparation necessary in daily life.
   Examples:

• Preparation of divorce agreements, acknowledgment notifications, and child support agreements

• Creation of inheritance division agreements for succession procedures

• Preparation of voluntary guardianship contracts and asset management delegation contracts for elderly family members

• Writing invitation reason statements for short-term stay visa applications for relatives

Strengths of Gyoseishoshi Law Office Shionaga

🏢 Conveniently located in central Kumamoto City
🗣 Chinese and English support available (with interpreter collaboration)
📄 Extensive experience and proven track record in immigration procedures
📘 Careful and easy-to-understand preparation of documents and reason statements
🔁 Flexible support for reapplications and disapproval cases

Contact Information

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

With sincerity and accuracy, Gyoseishoshi Law Office Shionaga is committed to helping Chinese nationals live securely and actively in Kumamoto.]