In recent years, many Taiwanese nationals have moved to Kumamoto Prefecture for study, work, or marriage, becoming active members of the local community.
However, to continue living in Japan, you must go through complex administrative procedures such as renewing or changing your visa, obtaining a spouse visa, applying for permanent residency, and establishing a company.
At Gyoseishoshi Law Office Shionaga, we provide comprehensive legal and procedural support to ensure Taiwanese nationals can live, work, and enjoy family life in Kumamoto with peace of mind.

Main Administrative Services

✅ 1. Obtaining, Renewing, and Changing Residency Status (Visa)
To stay in Japan, Taiwanese nationals need an appropriate residency status for their purpose. We handle various cases including:
🔸 Examples:

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

• Changing to “Spouse of Japanese National” or “Spouse of Permanent Resident” after marriage

• Applying to change from spouse visa to permanent residency

• Business Management Visa (for entrepreneurs)

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

• Checking and collecting required documents

• Translation of documents and preparing reason statements

• Filing applications with the Immigration Bureau and supporting the review process

• Assistance with reapplications after disapproval

✅ 2. Support for Procedures Related to International Marriage
When a Taiwanese national marries a Japanese citizen, multiple administrative procedures are required. We offer support from marriage registration to visa acquisition and eventual permanent residency application.
🔸 Support Includes:

• Marriage registration between Taiwan and Japan (including filing at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in Japan)

• Application and renewal of spouse visas

• Changing from spouse visa to permanent residency

• Family Stay Visa applications for children and relatives

• Changing status of residence after divorce (to Permanent Resident or other statuses)

✅ 3. Company Establishment and Business Management Visa for Taiwanese Nationals
If you wish to start a business in Kumamoto, we provide combined support for company establishment and obtaining a Business Management Visa.
🔸 Support Includes:

• Procedures for establishing a company (Corporation, LLC, etc.)

• Preparing business plans and financial proofs required for visa application

• Assisting with office rental contracts in Kumamoto Prefecture (in cooperation with real estate agencies)

• Support for visa renewals after starting the business

✅ 4. Support for Permanent Residency Applications and Naturalization
For those who have lived in Japan for many years and wish to remain permanently, applying for “Permanent Residency” or “Naturalization” is an option.
🔸 Permanent Residency Support:

• Checking residency period, income, and tax payment status

• Preparing reason statements in Japanese

• Reviewing resident tax and pension records

• Support for reapplication after disapproval
  🔸 Naturalization Support:

• Accompanying clients to preliminary consultation at the Legal Affairs Bureau

• Translation support for Japanese documents

• Tailored assistance according to family circumstances

• Post-naturalization procedures for family registry and passport

✅ 5. Various Daily Life-Related Administrative Procedures
We also handle various notifications and contracts necessary in daily life in Japan.
🔸 Examples:

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

• Creating inheritance division agreements for succession procedures

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

• Drafting invitation reason statements for short-term stay visas to invite relatives

Strengths of Gyoseishoshi Law Office Shionaga

🏢 Conveniently located in central Kumamoto City
🗣 Service available in Chinese and English (with interpreter collaboration)
📄 Extensive experience and expertise in immigration procedures
📘 Careful and clear preparation of documents and reason statements
🔁 Flexible support for reapplications and disapproval cases

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

We are committed to supporting Taiwanese nationals to live securely and thrive in Kumamoto, with sincerity and precision.]