【To Our Taiwanese Residents Living in Kumamoto】

Shionaga Administrative Scrivener Office Supports Your Visa, Residency, and Various Administrative Procedures

～Supporting Your Secure Life in Japan From Both Legal and Practical Perspectives～

In recent years, many people from Taiwan have relocated to Kumamoto Prefecture for study, work, marriage, and other reasons, and are actively contributing as members of the local community. However, to continue living in Japan, it is unavoidable to navigate complex administrative procedures such as visa renewals and changes, obtaining spouse visas, permanent residence applications, and company establishment.

At Shionaga Administrative Scrivener Office, we provide comprehensive legal and procedural support so that Taiwanese nationals can live, work, and spend time with their families in Kumamoto with peace of mind.

Main Administrative Procedures We Support

✅ 1. Obtaining, Renewing, and Changing Status of Residence (Visa)

For Taiwanese nationals to stay in Japan, a “status of residence” appropriate to their purpose is required. Our office handles the following types of cases:

🔸 Main Examples of Support

Change from student visa to work visa (Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services)
Change to “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” or “Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident” due to marriage
Application to change from spouse visa to “Permanent Resident”
Business Manager visa (for starting a business)
Obtaining status of residence from short-term stay (in cases with special circumstances)

📌 Support Services

Verification and collection of required documents
Document translation and preparation of written reasons
Application to immigration authorities and handling of review procedures
Support for reapplication after denial

✅ 2. Support for International Marriage Procedures

When a Taiwanese national marries a Japanese national, various administrative procedures are required. Our office can support everything from marriage registration to visa acquisition and future permanent residence application.

🔸 Main Support Services

Marriage procedures between Japan and Taiwan (including notification to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan)
Application and renewal of spouse visa
Application to change from spouse visa to permanent residence
Support for obtaining dependent visa (for children and relatives)
Change of status of residence in case of divorce (switching to long-term resident, etc.)

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

For Taiwanese nationals wishing to start a business in Kumamoto, combined support for company establishment and business manager visa is necessary. Our office provides one-stop support for corporate registration and visa acquisition.

🔸 Support Services

Procedures for company establishment (joint-stock companies, limited liability companies, etc.)
Preparation of business plans and proof of funds required for business manager visa application
Support for office contracts within Kumamoto Prefecture (with real estate referral partnerships)
Support for status of residence renewal procedures after business opening

✅ 4. Permanent Residence and Naturalization Application Support

For those who have lived in Japan for many years and wish to continue residing permanently, “permanent residence application” and “naturalization application” are also options. Our office provides full support from verification of application requirements to document preparation.

🔸 Permanent Residence Application Support

Verification of period of residence, income, and tax payment status
Preparation of written reasons in Japanese
Verification of resident tax and pension records
Support for reapplication in case of denial

🔸 Naturalization Application Support

Accompanying clients to preliminary consultations at the Legal Affairs Bureau
Translation support for Japanese documents
Individual support tailored to family circumstances
Procedures related to family register and passport after naturalization

We also handle various administrative notifications and contract preparation needed while living in Japan.

🔸 Examples of Available Services

Preparation of divorce agreements, acknowledgment notifications, and child support agreements
Preparation of estate division agreements for inheritance procedures
Voluntary guardianship contracts and property management contracts for elderly family members
Preparation of invitation letters for “short-term stay visas” for inviting relatives

To Taiwanese Families and Business Owners

Strengths of Shionaga Administrative Scrivener Office

🏢【Conveniently located in central Kumamoto City】
🗣【Chinese and English support available (with interpreter coordination)】
📄【Extensive track record and expertise in immigration services】
📘【Careful and easy-to-understand document preparation and reason statement editing】
🔁【Flexible support for reapplications and handling of denials】

📞 Consultation and Inquiries

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

So that Taiwanese nationals can live with peace of mind and thrive in Kumamoto,
Shionaga Administrative Scrivener Office provides attentive and accurate support.