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We handle applications for Certificates of Eligibility, changes of status of residence and extensions of period of stay, online and nationwide.
Residence applications (Certificate of Eligibility, change, extension) are handled nationwide through online filing. Permanent residence and naturalization are limited to residents of Miyazaki Prefecture.
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Fees below the nationwide market rate — online, from anywhere in Japan.
(Our Standard Plan fees for COE, change of status and extension, compared with the published fees of 75 offices nationwide; our survey, October 2026)
You prepare the documents
Extension of Period of Stay
¥16,500 (incl. tax)
Self-Prep Course
Extensions only; Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, Dependent, Student or spouse visa holders staying with the same employer or school; no refund guarantee
Document preparation + filing on your behalf
Spouse visa renewal
from ¥25,300 (incl. tax)
COE / change of status from ¥66,000
Light Plan
You collect the documents; no refund guarantee; permanent residence, naturalization, Business Manager and high-difficulty cases not covered
With refund guarantee
Spouse visa renewal
from ¥33,000 (incl. tax)
COE / change of status from ¥88,000
Standard Plan
Full refund if still denied after a free re-application (out-of-pocket costs excluded; high-difficulty cases not covered; conditions apply)
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*Self-Prep Course: extension of period of stay only. For holders of Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, Dependent, Student, Spouse or Child of Japanese National or Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident status who are renewing with the same employer or school (spouses must still be living together and married; job changes, high-difficulty cases and applications with less than 6 weeks left before the period of stay expires are not covered). You prepare the documents yourself, and we communicate by LINE or email. No free re-application or refund guarantee.
*Light Plan: you collect the documents. Permanent residence, naturalization, Business Manager and high-difficulty cases are not covered. No free re-application or refund guarantee.
*Standard Plan: if the application is still denied after a free re-application, full refund (out-of-pocket costs excluded; high-difficulty cases not covered; conditions apply).
*Under every course, if the application is denied, we do not charge the balance of our fee. Out-of-pocket costs such as application fees are separate.
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- An Administrative Scrivener Corporation Focused on Immigration Matters
- On LINE, you can consult in your own language, including English, via translation (about 100 languages)
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Miyazaki International Legal Office, Administrative Scrivener Corporation, focuses mainly on status-of-residence (visa) applications for foreign nationals.
We offer rapid, primarily online consultations and tailored proposals for each individual case. Consultations are held online (Google Meet, LINE) and documents are exchanged by post or as digital files, so you do not need to visit our office.
Before you submit, let us take a look.
Free Immigration Pre-Submission Check ›
For those who will apply for a status of residence at the Immigration Services Bureau by themselves. Before you submit, we check your application form and supporting documents and tell you about any missing documents and points to watch. We accept checks online (Google Meet, about 20 minutes) or via LINE.
・Eligible: applications for a Certificate of Eligibility, change of status of residence and extension of period of stay (applications for permanent residence are accepted only from residents of Miyazaki Prefecture). Naturalization is not covered.
・Online (Google Meet): once per application. Replies via LINE: available for the same application until you submit it.
・Our guideline for replies via LINE is, in principle, within 2 business days (we are closed on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays; replies may take longer when we are busy).
・Please send copies of your documents by LINE or email. For your residence card, send the front side only; please do not send the side showing your My Number.
・What we tell you is our office’s opinion. It does not guarantee approval; the outcome depends on the decision of the Immigration Services Bureau.
・We only point out missing documents and points to watch. We do not prepare or rewrite your application documents for you or draft text for them, and we do not tell you whether your application is likely to be approved (if you would like to engage us, we will introduce the Self-Prep Course, the Light Plan and the Standard Plan).
・If we find that a document contains information that is not true, or that the application is not your own (or a family member’s), we will decline the check.
Book a Free Immigration Pre-Submission CheckApply via LINEApply via WhatsApp
You can also apply via WhatsApp. On WhatsApp, we accept only your application message. If you apply via WhatsApp, the check is held online (Google Meet); after you contact us, we will explain how to book a time. Please send copies of your documents by email (we do not accept documents via WhatsApp).
Our Strengths
Because status-of-residence applications for foreign nationals are the core of our work, we can offer the support described below.
Fully Online
Consultation, quotation, contracting, and document exchange — everything can be completed online.
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Clients outside Miyazaki Prefecture can use our services smoothly without visiting the office. (Permanent residence and naturalization are limited to residents of Miyazaki Prefecture.)
Focused on Immigration Matters
We are an Administrative Scrivener corporation focused mainly on international and immigration matters.
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From Certificates of Eligibility, changes of status and extensions of stay to Permanent Residence and Naturalization (for residents of Miyazaki Prefecture), we provide end-to-end support.
Transparent Pricing & Full Refund Guarantee on the Standard Plan (conditions apply)
50% retainer; the balance only after approval. If denied, no balance is charged. Under the Standard and Premium Plans, if the application is still denied after a free re-application, we guarantee a full refund of your fees (out-of-pocket costs excluded; high-difficulty cases not covered; conditions apply). If the re-application is approved, we will ask you to pay the balance.
Do any of these apply to you?
If even one applies, please feel free to consult us.
Less than 3 months remain on your period of stay
Planning to marry a foreign national — you want a spouse visa
You want to apply for Permanent Residence but are unsure whether you meet the requirements
You are considering Naturalization but do not know where to begin
You want to switch from Student to a Work visa
You want to bring family members (spouse, children) to Japan
Your application was denied and you want to re-apply
Our Services
We cover 8 main areas. Reference prices are based on the Standard Plan (tax included; amounts excluding tax in parentheses). For details, please see the Fee Schedule page.
For an overview of the types of Status of Residence (visa) and the procedures involved, please see our Residence Status (Visa) Guide.
International Marriage / Spouse Visa
We assist with obtaining and renewing the spouse visa (Spouse of Japanese National, etc.) for marriages with foreign nationals. Substantiating the genuineness of the marriage is critical, and denials are not uncommon. We propose the optimal document composition for your situation.
Permanent Residence
We handle Permanent Residence applications from requirements check to document drafting. The review covers many factors — residence history, income, tax payment, social insurance — and has become stricter in recent years. Concurrent applications for spouse and children are also supported.
Naturalization
We support those considering acquisition of Japanese nationality.
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There are multiple requirements — residence, conduct, livelihood, capacity — and the documents required are extensive. We accompany you from requirements check through filing with the Miyazaki District Legal Affairs Bureau.
Status of Residence — Renewal & Change
We assist with extending your period of stay and changing your status to match your new activities.
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We propose optimal procedures tailored to your situation — managing expiry risk, choosing the appropriate status when you change jobs or career direction.
Work Visas (Engineer/SHIS, Specified Skilled Worker, Business Manager, etc.)
We support those who want to acquire or change a status of residence to work in Japan.
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From Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services to Specified Skilled Worker, Business Manager, and Highly Skilled Professional, we recommend the best status for your role and educational/work background.
Dependent Visa (Bringing Family)
We support those who work or study in Japan and wish to bring their family (spouse, children) to Japan.
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We carefully prepare the documents needed for approval — substantiating the dependent relationship and your ability to support the family.
International Inheritance and Wills
Inheritance and wills for foreign nationals, families of mixed nationality and cross-border assets.
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Governing law, investigation of the heirs, estate division agreements and will drafting. Matters entirely within Japan are also welcome.
Student Visa / Change to Work After Graduation
We support obtaining a Student visa to study in Japan, and changing to a work status after graduation.
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We accompany the smooth transition from student life to employment — substantiating financial capability and choosing the optimal status of residence for your career.
An Administrative Scrivener at Each Stage of Your Life in Japan
The procedures you need change at each stage of life in Japan.
From arrival in Japan to acquisition of Japanese nationality, we provide optimal support tailored to each stage.
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Arrival in Japan
Student / Short-Term Stay
Our support:Student visa acquisition, Certificate of Eligibility
Employment
Engineer/SHIS, Specified Skilled Worker, Business Manager, Highly Skilled Professional, etc.
Our support:Various work visa acquisitions and changes, procedures at job change
International Marriage
Spouse of Japanese National / Spouse visa
Our support:Acquisition and renewal of the spouse visa, substantiation of marriage genuineness
Bringing Family
Dependent
Our support:Procedures to bring spouse and children, substantiation of dependent relationship
Permanent Residence
Permanent Resident
Our support:Permanent Residence application, advance requirements check, document preparation
Naturalization
Acquisition of Japanese nationality
Our support:Naturalization application, liaison with the Miyazaki District Legal Affairs Bureau, support obtaining home-country documents
From Engagement to Approval
The first consultation is free. You may also cancel after receiving our quotation, so please feel free to reach out.
Contact Us
Reach us via our website inquiry form, LINE, or phone. Please share a brief outline of your concern.
Free Consultation
Free of charge for up to 60 minutes online (Google Meet). We listen to your situation and explain the application outlook and required documents.
Quotation & Contract
We provide a quotation, and once you accept, we sign an electronic contract. A 50% retainer (of the total fee) is then due.
Document Preparation
We provide a checklist of required documents and support their collection. The Premium Plan also covers document collection on your behalf.
Filing
Once the retainer is received, our Administrative Scrivener files the application with the Immigration Services Agency or Legal Affairs Bureau. We do not wait for the balance.
Result & Receipt
We notify you when the approval arrives, and continue to support you through receipt of your residence card.
Beyond Borders, Together.
Reach out via WhatsApp or LINE.
Consultations via LINE are accepted in about 100 languages through the translation feature.
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*Please do not send your Residence Card or other documents via WhatsApp. We will tell you a secure way to send them.
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