To All Taiwanese Residents Living in Kumamoto Comprehensive Support for Visa, Residency, and Administrative Procedures by Shionaga Legal Administrative Office (Gyoseishoshi Corporation)

To All Taiwanese Residents Living in Kumamoto
Comprehensive Support for Visa, Residency, and Administrative Procedures by Shionaga Legal Administrative Office (Gyoseishoshi Corporation)

— Supporting Your Peaceful Life in Japan from Both Legal and Practical Perspectives —

In recent years, many people from Taiwan have moved to Kumamoto for study, employment, or marriage, becoming active members of the local community.
However, to continue living in Japan smoothly, one must handle various complex administrative procedures such as visa renewals and changes, spouse visa applications, permanent residence applications, and company establishment.

At Shionaga Legal Administrative Office, we provide a full range of legal and procedural support so that Taiwanese nationals can live, work, and build a stable family life in Kumamoto with peace of mind.

Main Administrative Services We Provide

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

To stay in Japan, Taiwanese nationals must have the proper residence status according to their purpose of stay.
Our office handles a wide range of cases such as the following:

Examples of Support:

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

Support Details:

Checking and collecting necessary documents
Translating documents and preparing statements of reason
Submitting applications and handling immigration inquiries
Support for reapplication after disapproval

2. Support for International Marriage Procedures

When a Taiwanese national marries a Japanese citizen, several administrative procedures are required.
Our office provides full support—from marriage registration to visa acquisition and future permanent residence applications.

Main Support Services:

Marriage procedures between Japan and Taiwan (including registration with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan)
Application and renewal of spouse visas
Applying to change from spouse visa to permanent residence
Family stay visa support (for children and relatives)
Changing residence status after divorce (e.g., to “Long-Term Resident”)

3. Company Establishment and Business Manager Visa for Taiwanese Nationals

For Taiwanese nationals who wish to start a business in Kumamoto, we provide comprehensive one-stop support for both company registration and business manager visa applications.

Support Details:

Company incorporation procedures (Kabushiki Kaisha / Godo Kaisha)
Preparation of business plans and financial documents for visa application
Assistance with office lease contracts in Kumamoto (in cooperation with real estate agencies)
Visa renewal procedures after starting the business

4. Support for Permanent Residence and Naturalization Applications

For those who have lived in Japan for many years and wish to settle permanently, permanent residence and naturalization are important options.
We provide full support from confirming eligibility to preparing all necessary documents.

Permanent Residence Support:

Checking requirements such as residence period, income, and tax records
Preparing Japanese statements of reason
Reviewing resident tax and pension payment records
Support for reapplication after disapproval

Naturalization Support:

Accompanying clients to preliminary consultations at the Legal Affairs Bureau
Translation and preparation of Japanese documents
Tailored assistance according to family circumstances
Support for post-naturalization procedures (family register, passport, etc.)

5. Support for Various Daily Life Administrative Procedures

We also handle various administrative notifications and contract document preparations that may be necessary in daily life in Japan.

Examples of Support:

Drafting divorce agreements, acknowledgment of paternity, and child support agreements
Preparing inheritance division agreements for succession procedures
Preparing voluntary guardianship or property management contracts for elderly family members
Preparing invitation and reason letters for short-term stay visas to invite relatives

Why Choose Shionaga Legal Administrative Office

Convenient location in central Kumamoto City
Support available in Chinese and English (with interpreter cooperation)
Extensive experience and expertise in immigration procedures
Clear and carefully prepared documents and statements of reason
Flexible support for reapplications and cases previously disapproved

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

At Shionaga Legal Administrative Office, we are committed to providing accurate and heartfelt support
so that all Taiwanese nationals can live, work, and thrive in Kumamoto with confidence and peace of mind.