An office of a certified administrative procedures legal specialist
Specialized in applications for various status of residence, permanent residence, and naturalization
INTRODUCTION
My office provides agency services for foreign nationals who intend to apply for status of residence (mid- to long-term resident visa) to the Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau as well as application to the Tokyo Legal Affairs Bureau’s Nationality Division for naturalization (Kika).
I am always committed to offering high quality services that are tailored to each individual case. I sincerely hope that as many foreign nationals as possible can come and live in Japan happily and comfortably.
BENEFITS TO CHOOSE MY OFFICE
– Personalized support tailored to each individual case!
– Free online consultation!
– Reasonable and transparent fees!
– Flat-rate pricing with no unexpected additional charges!
– Reliable legal expertise and research capability!
APPLICATION GUIDE BY CATEGORY
Please click the name of application below that you would like to learn more. You will jump to its explanation page.
WORK FLOW
(an example of status of residence application agency*)
| 1. Free Consultation | Free one-hour consultation will be conducted via video conference. It can be divided into two sessions upon request. |
| 2. Contract & Payment | After hearing your request, I will send you a quotation. If you agree to the terms and conditions, both parties shall sign the contract, and you are requested to pay the fee in advance. |
| 3. Conference | In a meeting in person, I will provide you with the list of necessary documents, explain the timeline, and answer your questions. |
| 4. Preparation | I will review contents of the documents received from you, and advise if any further information is needed in addition. |
| 5. Drafting Documents | I will fill in an application form and write other documents (such as a statement of reasons), and ask you to review and sign them. |
| 6. Application | On behalf of you, I will act as an intermediary and submit your application to Immigration Services Bureau. |
| 7. Follow-up | I will take care of questions and requests from Immigration Services Bureau on behalf of you until the permission is issued. |
| 8. Receiving Permission | I will receive a notification of permission from Immigration Services Bureau on behalf of you and deliver it to you. |
* Application agency means that this office submit the application in your name. If modifications to the documents are needed, they will be made by this office only with your approval. This is different from legal representation.
FEES
(JP Yen/case, excl. Consumption Tax)
| APPLICATIONS FOR | FEES |
| Certificate of Eligibility (for Work-Related Statuses) | 60,000 |
| Certificate of Eligibility (for Statuses Based on Personal Status or Position) | 80,000 |
| Change of Status of Residence | 60,000 |
| Extension of Period of Stay (Change of Workplace: Yes) | 60,000 |
| Extension of Period of Stay (Change of Workplace: No) | 40,000 |
| Permanent Residence | 80,000 |
| Naturalization (Kika) | 100,000 |
| Explanation of Negative Factors*** | 20,000 |
* Currently I have been suspending to handle applications for “Business Manager” since Oct. 2025.
** An additional fee of JPY 50,000 will be charged in cases that a company owner or business proprietor applies for permanent residence or naturalization.
*** Negative Factors are the facts that could be the grounds for a denial of permission, such as violation of laws in the past. Based on the fact, I will prepare an explanatory letter which, for example, explains occurrence of the negative factor was unavoidable due to circumstances beyond one’s control.
FAMILIES & MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS, etc.
For cases that do not fall under any of the above list, I will quote individually after hearing your needs.
In cases where an entire family wishes to apply for a family dependent visa, or a group of persons need to apply for the same status of residence at the same time, discount will be applied to the second applicant onward.
PAYMENT
1) The total fees need be paid at the time of contract.
2) If a contract is cancelled or terminated before completion of the services, preparation of the application becomes impossible to continue, or the application after its submission is withdrawn due to reasons attributable to the client, no refund will be made.
3) If unforeseen circumstances arise and additional costs occur, both parties will discuss and decide based on good will and cooperation.
FEEL FREE TO CONTACT
At my office, I always try my best to provide careful and attentive support tailored to each individual case.
Some parts of this website may be a little difficult to understand for those who are not familiar with laws or administrative procedures. If so, please do not hesitate to send your questions through the “Inquiry” page or simply call me directly.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.
PRIVACY POLICY
My office has established a privacy policy to ensure the protection of my precious clients’ personal information and to safeguard their privacy in the course of work.
You can view the full text of this office’s Privacy Policy (in both Japanese and English) by clicking here.
ABOUT THIS OFFICE
| Name | Tada Gyosei-shoshi Office |
| Address | 3-13-2 Kami-soshigaya, Setagaya, Tokyo 157-0065 Japan |
| Representative | Tada Masakazu |
| Mobile | +81-(0)80-4926-9980 |
| info@tada-gyosei.com | |
| Business Hours | Weekdays 9:00 – 18:00 |
| Consultation | Phone call or video meeting can be scheduled outside the above-specified regular business hours, including weekends and holidays. |
MY PROFILE
| Qualification | A certified administrative procedures legal specialist, qualified for application agency services (Registration No. 24081082) |
| Career | After graduating from Keio University (Faculty of Law) in 1988, I worked mainly for a chemical company engaging in international business, including import/export operations and security export control, then established this office in 2024. I lived about total 14 years overseas (in the UK and Thailand). A member of NGO ‘Solidarity Network with Migrants Japan’ (SMJ) |
ANOTHER FIELD THIS OFFICE PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES
It is the services for family‑related contracts and agreements, i.e., preparation of contracts and drafts for notarial deeds related to household and family matters.
Human relationships and family structures have diversified significantly in recent years, yet the legal system has not kept pace with these changes in Japan.
As a result, social minorities and those in economically vulnerable positions often find themselves insufficiently protected by law, leading to unstable circumstances and, in many cases, social and economic disadvantages.
Contracts concerning household and family matters are designed to support and reinforce individuals in such vulnerable situations. Some of typical family-related contracts are:
- De facto marriage (including couples using separate surnames)
- Same-sex partnerships
- Other forms of cohabitation similar to marriage
- Agreements for property management and personal care in the event of dementia
- Posthumous affairs management (delegation of posthumous procedures)
- Divorce
- Allocation of responsibilities and expenses among multiple children regarding the care of elderly parents
If you are interested and would like to learn more, please do not hesitate to send your questions through the “Inquiry” page or simply call me directly.
