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20+ YEARS OF IMMIGRATION PRACTICE // TOKYO NIHONBASHI

Japan Visa & Residency Support20+ years of immigration practice, tailored to your circumstances.

Gyoseishoshi Office Tsukamoto ｜ Tokyo, Nihonbashi (Registered Oct 2002)

Careful, individualized visa and residency strategy for foreign residents and families, hiring support looking ahead to talent retention for companies, and accreditation preparation support for Japanese language educational institutions. From full representation to partial document checks (from ¥5,500).

[20+ YRS]Oct 2002 Registered (20+ Yrs)
[GOV & HR]~4 Yrs Gov. & 30+ Yrs HR Training
[SPECIALIST]Registered Japanese Teacher Staff
[FLEXIBLE]Free Initial Q&A / Partial (¥5,500~)
✉ Free Email Inquiry → ● Free LINE Consultation → ◆ Free visa check (Japanese) Fee Schedule →

*General questions answerable by Email/LINE and fee estimates are free. Detailed case investigation or agency inquiries require prior consent (¥22,000 tax incl., credited toward formal application fees).

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Points to confirm before a consultation

We organize the preparation needed for your circumstances.

Open each topic to see what we first confirm. You may consult us even if your documents are not yet ready.

Consultation on work duties and visas

We organize your work duties, education, and employment conditions, and confirm the procedures needed.

What we first confirm
  • The duties stated in the job posting or job description, and the duties you will actually perform
  • Your university or vocational-school major and coursework, and work history
  • Your current status of residence and expiry date, and plans for starting or changing employment
Email us about work duties and visas Inquiry form (Japanese) Read the Japanese explanation of Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services

Consultation on spouse and family

For spouses of Japanese nationals or permanent residents and family invitations, we confirm family relationships and the current residence situation.

What we first confirm
  • The nationalities, statuses of residence, and current places of residence of you and your family
  • The circumstances of marriage, cohabitation, and family relationships, and future living plans
  • The expiry date of status of residence, and the history of applications and procedures

The explanation below is for “Spouse or Child of Japanese National.” We also discuss spouses or children of permanent residents, dependent status, and persons residing overseas after hearing your current circumstances.

Email us about spouse or family matters Inquiry form (Japanese) Read the Japanese explanation for spouses of Japanese nationals

Consultation on a refusal or additional documents

We review the notice and past application materials, then organize points to supplement and the next steps.

What we first confirm
  • What is stated in the notice, the deadline for submitting additional documents, and the current expiry date of status of residence
  • Copies of previously submitted application forms, explanatory statements, and additional documents
  • Circumstances that changed after the previous application and documents that can now be prepared

We also accept consultations on applications entrusted to other offices. Whether and how to proceed with a new application or a change will be considered after reviewing the materials and individual circumstances.

Email us about a refusal or additional documents Inquiry form (Japanese) See the scope for research and document review

Consultation on permanent residence

We review your residence and living situation and the documents to be submitted, then organize preparation for the application.

What we first confirm
  • Your current status and period of residence, and your history of residence and activities in Japan
  • Your work, income, dependents, and tax, pension, and health-insurance situation
  • Family circumstances, periods outside Japan, and circumstances requiring individual explanation

Procedures following the birth of a permanent resident’s child are confirmed separately from an ordinary permanent-residence application. Please let us know the timing of the birth and the current procedural status.

Email us about permanent residence Inquiry form (Japanese) Read the Japanese explanation of permanent residence

For the first consultation, please tell us an outline of your inquiry. Please send images of residence cards or passports and detailed personal information only after the office has instructed you on how to submit them.

TAILORED VALUE BY CLIENT TYPE // 2025-2026

Specialized Support Tailored to Your Position

Click the tabs below to switch between (A) Foreign Individuals & Families, (B) Hiring Companies, and (C) Japanese Language Educational Institutions.

“Careful support leveraging over 20 years of practical experience for each person’s unique residency situation.”

Key Value for Foreign Individuals & Families

  • 20+ years of immigration practice since Oct 2002 (Specified Gyoseishoshi & Application Agent).
  • Individualized application strategy for complex residency histories, job duties, or family ties.
  • Work visas, Highly Skilled Professional, Business Manager, Specified Skilled Worker, PR, Spouse & Family visas.
  • ~6 years of international student operational experience supporting smooth student-to-work transitions.

Common Troubles We Help Resolve

  • Renewal was denied and changed to “Preparation for Departure” (checking reasons & re-application).
  • Period of stay dropped from 5 yrs to 1 yr, or worried about late tax/insurance payments or missed 14-day notifications.
  • Changing jobs and want to confirm work eligibility, or preparing for raised Business Manager standards.
“From Status of Residence procedures to foreign employment support looking ahead to talent development.”

Combining Immigration, Gov. Admin & 30+ Yrs HR Training

  • 20+ years of immigration practice examining appropriate visas based on actual employment and job duties.
  • ~4 years of national government accounting & contract administration ensuring accurate legal documentation.
  • 30+ years of corporate training & HR development experience (onboarding, leadership, harassment prevention, workplace communication).

Corporate Hiring Concerns We Address

  • Hiring vocational school or university graduates and verifying major relevance & JLPT N2/BJT requirements.
  • Evaluating Specified Skilled Worker, Engineer/Specialist, and Ikusei Shuro preparation for food, manufacturing, or construction.
“Supporting the application and preparation of Japanese language institutions with expertise in both immigration practice and Japanese education.”

Key Strengths for Japanese Language Schools

  • Presence of an Auxiliary Staff member registered as a nationally qualified “Registered Japanese Language Teacher” (登録日本語教員).
  • ~6 years of experience in international student-related operations and student residency procedures.
  • Support for Accredited Japanese Language Educational Institution (認定日本語教育機関) application preparation, document organization & criteria verification.

Scope of Support & Compliance Notice

  • Dual understanding of both the Japanese Language Education Institution system and the Immigration Control Act.
  • *Note: Registered Japanese Language Teacher is held by our auxiliary staff (not the Gyoseishoshi), and we do not provide language classes.
  • *Note: Our listing indicates the scope of preparation support we provide and does not imply past accreditation results or guarantee approval.
★ 2025–2026 Immigration Revisions & Stricter Examination Points Recent reviews strictly check: (1) Raised Business Manager standards (Oct 2025), (2) Objective Japanese proficiency proof (JLPT N2/BJT) and major relevance for customer-facing work visas (Apr 2026), and (3) On-time tax/social insurance payments & 14-day notifications for PR/renewals, alongside revised government immigration fees (Oct 2026).
SIX CORE STRENGTHS

6 Core Strengths of Gyoseishoshi Office Tsukamoto

Combining 20+ years of immigration practice with government administrative precision, corporate HR training, and Japanese education expertise.

STRENGTH 01

20+ Years Immigration Practice

Registered in Oct 2002. Over 20 years of hands-on experience in Status of Residence and immigration procedures.

STRENGTH 02

Internal Gov. Admin Experience

~4 years in national government accounting & contracting—prioritizing legal accuracy, propriety, and rigorous document management.

STRENGTH 03

Complex Case Strategy

Examining residency status, job duties, family ties, and past records to formulate tailored application strategies.

STRENGTH 04

HR Development & Hiring Insight

Backed by 30+ years of corporate training experience, understanding recruitment, retention, and workplace environments.

STRENGTH 05

Japanese Education & Student Ops

Equipped with a Registered Japanese Language Teacher (auxiliary staff) and ~6 years of student-related operational experience.

STRENGTH 06

Multi-Perspective Understanding

Examining support from three viewpoints: foreign individuals, hiring companies, and Japanese language institutions.

MAIN SERVICES // 主な取扱業務

Work Visa Applications

Engineer/Specialist, Specified Skilled Worker, Highly Skilled, Skilled Labor, Business Manager, Certificate of Authorized Employment.

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PR, Spouse & Family

Permanent Residency, Spouse of Japanese National, Dependent, Long-Term Resident, Naturalization.

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Partial Support (¥5,500~)

Typo/format check, completeness check, Statement of Reasons only, submission agency only, additional doc response.

Partial Fees →

Corporate, School & Permits

Specified Skilled acceptance, Accredited Japanese Language Institution prep, Construction Licenses, contracts, retainers.

Fee Schedule →
FREE VISA CHECK // VISA JOURNEY

Unsure Which Visa Fits Your Situation or the 2025–2026 Standards?

Organize candidate visas for job changes, PR, marriage, or startup and build your inquiry in 30 seconds. Free & no registration required.

Open the Japanese visa check →

The linked free check is in Japanese. For questions in English or Chinese, contact us using email or LINE.

REPRESENTATIVE & SPECIALIST STAFF

Representative Profile & Specialist Staff

CAREER PILLAR 01

① 20+ Years of Immigration Practice

  • Registered as Gyoseishoshi in Oct 2002 / Specified Gyoseishoshi & Application Agent.
  • Work visas, Highly Skilled, Business Manager, Specified Skilled, PR, Spouse & Dependent visas.
  • Strategic application planning for complex individual circumstances.
CAREER PILLAR 02

② ~4 Years in Gov. Accounting & Contracts

  • National government accounting & contracting: Cash Advance Official, Contracting Officer, Non-Budgetary Cash & Revenue Official duties.
  • Staff salary/bonus/retirement disbursements, goods procurement, discretionary/competitive bidding, estimated prices & bid management.
CAREER PILLAR 03

③ 30+ Years in Corporate HR Training

  • New employee training, management/leadership training, instructor/trainer development.
  • Communication training, harassment prevention, and career development—supporting post-hire foreign employee retention.
SPECIALIST STAFF // 登録日本語教員の在籍

Registered Japanese Language Teacher (Auxiliary Staff) & 6 Yrs Student Ops

  • 1 Auxiliary Staff member registered as a nationally qualified “Registered Japanese Language Teacher” (Passed Japanese Language Teacher Exam & completed Practical Training).
  • ~6 years of operational experience in international student residency procedures and educational institution coordination.
ACCREDITED INSTITUTION SUPPORT // 認定日本語教育機関支援

Accredited Japanese Language Educational Institution Prep Support

  • Preparation towards accreditation applications and systematic organization of application-related documents.
  • Verification of accreditation criteria/regulations, organizing faculty/administration items, and coordinating student visas.
Compliance & Accuracy Notices: (1) Government experience was in national accounting/contract administration, not permit/visa examination. (2) Registered Japanese Language Teacher is held by our auxiliary staff (not the Gyoseishoshi), and we do not provide language classes. (3) Accredited Japanese Language Institution support indicates available service scope and does not imply past accreditation results or guarantee approval.
CONSULTATION // EMAIL & LINE

Free Email / LINE Inquiry & Paid Individual Investigation

ANSWERABLE BY EMAIL OR LINE

General Questions & Fee Estimates

FREE

General procedural explanation, brief Q&A via Email or LINE, availability check, and written fee estimates (excludes document content review or agency inquiries).

PRIOR EXPLANATION & CONSENT

Individual Case Investigation & Detailed Consultation

¥22,000 (Tax Incl.)

In-depth analysis of specific facts and documents, regulatory research, and inquiries to administrative authorities.

✓ Credited in full toward your application fee upon formal engagement for the same case.

★ Contact Us via Email or LINE (Free Initial Question & Estimate) Send your current visa status, expiration date, and question via Email or LINE, or open the 30s Inquiry Builder.
FLEXIBLE SUPPORT (FROM ¥5,500)

Request Only the Part You Need (From ¥5,500)

Partial Service ScopeFee (Tax Incl.)Notes
Typo, Name, Date & Format Check¥5,500~Formal check only; excludes eligibility judgment
Required Documents Completeness Check¥11,000~Checklist & certificate validity verification
Application Content, Consistency & Requirement Review¥22,000~Quoted based on assessment scope
Statement of Reasons / Explanatory Letter Only¥33,000~Based on facts & materials provided
Full Application Form Preparation Only¥44,000~Excludes submission agency
Submission Agency Only (Shinsei Toritsugi) / Additional Doc Response Only¥22,000~Requires prior legality & document check

Please state your preferred reply language. Available languages and the reply method will be confirmed before proceeding. Do not send images of residence cards or passports until we explain how to submit them.

Choose the scope of your request

What you request and what you receive

Research, review, drafting, or application. We explain the scope according to the work you need.

It is all right if you have not decided which service to request.

In the first email consultation, please tell us an outline of your inquiry and your wishes. We will explain in advance the documents to review, work, deliverables, and fee, and begin after your approval.

Individual research and detailed consultation

¥22,000 (tax included)

Purpose
Those who want to consider how to proceed with an application or how a system applies to their individual circumstances.
Work
Analysis of facts and documents, research into the system, and inquiries to relevant organizations when necessary.
Deliverables
A response summarizing the review result, procedures that can be considered, and additional matters to confirm. The response method is agreed in advance.
Scope of engagement
Completion and submission of application documents or statements of reasons are separate work. If a formal application for the same matter is requested, the consultation fee already paid is credited to the application-service fee.

Document review

From ¥5,500 (tax included; depends on review scope)

Purpose
Those who want to check corrections and missing items in documents prepared by themselves or their company.
Work
Form review from ¥5,500 / completeness review from ¥11,000 / content, consistency, and requirement review from ¥22,000.
Deliverables
A list or comments on corrections, missing documents, and matters to confirm, according to the requested review scope.
Scope of engagement
A form-only review does not evaluate content, legal requirements, or the possibility of permission. Whether document drafting, correction work, or submission is included is agreed separately.

Drafting a statement of reasons or explanatory statement

From ¥33,000 (tax included)

Purpose
Those who want to organize their circumstances and background into an application document.
Work
We review the facts and materials you provide, organize the points to explain, and draft the document.
Deliverables
A statement of reasons or explanatory statement after confirmation of the facts by you or another relevant person. The delivery format and revision scope are agreed at the estimate stage.
Scope of engagement
This does not include preparation of the full set of other application documents or application representation. If additional research or translation is necessary, we explain the details and fee in advance.

Full application package and full support

Please see the fee schedule for each procedure.

Purpose
Those who want to entrust the process as a whole, from preparation and application through procedures after the result.
Work
Interview, guidance on required documents, document drafting and consistency review, application representation, ordinary responses to additional document requests, and prescribed procedures after the result. All are within the scope of the contract.
Deliverables
Guidance on required documents and preparation, copies of drafted and submitted documents, notice of acceptance and result, and guidance on procedures needed after permission or issuance.
Scope of engagement
Unlike “preparation of the full set of application documents only (from ¥44,000),” this is a contract that includes application representation. Actual expenses, translation, business plans, and similar items are specified in an individual estimate.

Individual research and document review differ in purpose and scope even when both are ¥22,000. If both are needed, we organize overlapping work before providing an estimate. Fees for partial work are guides.

Government fees, official certificates, postage and travel expenses, and actual expenses such as translation may be separate. When an additional fee is required, we proceed only after receiving your approval. Permission or issuance is not guaranteed.

Email us about scope and an estimate Inquiry form (Japanese) See the fee schedule for each procedure See fees for partial work
Q&A // FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Click any question to expand the answer.

Q1. My renewal was denied and changed to “Designated Activities (Preparation for Departure).” What should I do?＋
We must urgently verify your expiration date, permitted activities, and re-application feasibility. It cannot be judged solely by “30 vs. 31 days.” Including accompanying you to the Immigration Bureau to hear the denial reasons, we organize your options and re-application strategy.
Q2. How did the 2025–2026 revisions change “Business Manager” and “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services”?＋
For Business Manager, business scale (capital, full-time staff) and Japanese proficiency requirements were raised, making transitional checks vital even for renewals. For work visas, objective proof of Japanese proficiency (JLPT N2, BJT, etc.) in customer-facing/interpretation/sales duties and relevance to major are examined more strictly.
Q3. I had late resident tax/social insurance payments or missed a 14-day notification. Is PR or renewal difficult?＋
Recent reviews strictly check whether payments were made by the deadline and whether notifications were filed within 14 days. We organize the background and prepare explanatory statements and recurrence prevention measures to evaluate the proper filing timing.
Q4. What support can Japanese language schools request for Accredited Japanese Language Institution (認定日本語教育機関) preparation?＋
Leveraging 20+ years of immigration practice, ~6 years of student visa experience, and our Registered Japanese Language Teacher auxiliary staff, we support accreditation application preparation, document organization, criteria verification, faculty/operational item organization, and student visa coordination.
Q5. We are hiring foreign staff for the first time. Can you support both visa procedures and post-hire onboarding?＋
Yes. Beyond COE/change filings and submission agency, our representative’s 30+ years of corporate training experience allows us to advise on smooth onboarding, workplace communication, and retention.
Q6. Is email/LINE Q&A free? And is the ¥22,000 investigation fee credited if we formally request the application?＋
General questions answerable by Email/LINE and fee estimates are free. When individual investigation (¥22,000 tax incl.) is conducted with prior consent, the full ¥22,000 is credited toward your application fee if you formally retain us for the same case.
FLOW // PROCESS

Consultation & Engagement Flow

STEP 01 // Email / LINE Inquiry

Send your question via Email or LINE. General guidance and estimates are free.

STEP 02 // Investigation & Quote

If detailed investigation is needed, we propose the ¥22,000 consultation beforehand.

STEP 03 // Engagement & 50% Retainer

Upon engagement, 50% of the fee is paid upfront (paid ¥22,000 fee is credited).

STEP 04 // Filing & Final 50%

Remaining 50% is invoiced after approval/issuance (statutory fees separate).

FEES // SCHEDULE

Fee Schedule (Tax Included)

Click any tab below to switch fee categories. Statutory government immigration fees (revised Oct 1, 2026) are separate.

ServiceFee (Tax Incl.)Notes
COE Application (Work / Family)¥77,000~Standard work & family categories
Change of Status of Residence (Work / Family)¥55,000~Including student-to-work transition
Specified Skilled Worker (COE / Change)¥132,000~Per person; quoted by coordination scope
Skilled Labor / Highly Skilled Professional¥88,000~ / ¥99,000~Skilled ¥88,000~ / HSP ¥99,000~
Business Manager (COE / Renewal)¥143,000~ / ¥99,000~Business plan & incorporation separate
Period of Stay Renewal (No Change / With Job Change)¥33,000~ / ¥66,000~Dependent simultaneous renewal ¥16,500~
Permanent Residency Application¥165,000~Comprehensive tax/pension/history check
Naturalization (Employee ¥99,000~ / Business Owner ¥165,000~)¥99,000~ / ¥165,000~+¥77,000 per additional family member
Add-ons: Departure Prep / Dispatch / Urgent (<2 wks) / Re-application+¥22,000 / +¥55,000Added to base fee after case review
School & Corporate SupportFee (Tax Incl.)Notes
Accredited Japanese Language Institution Prep & Doc SupportBy EstimateTailored to preparation stage & criteria verification scope
International Student Visa (COE / Renewal / Change) Coordination¥33,000~~6 yrs student ops & Registered Japanese Teacher staff
Corporate Advisory Retainer / Specified Skilled Monthly Consulting¥33,000/moIncludes HR retention & compliance consultation
Partial ServiceFeeScope
Format Check (¥5,500~) / Completeness Check (¥11,000~)¥5,500~ / ¥11,000~Formal & checklist verification
Content & Requirement Review (¥22,000~) / Reason Letter Only (¥33,000~)¥22,000~ / ¥33,000~Consistency review & drafting
Full Forms Only (¥44,000~) / Submission Agency Only (¥22,000~)¥44,000~ / ¥22,000~Additional doc response only: ¥22,000~
Construction & BiddingFeeNotes
Governor License New (Individual ¥110,000 / Corp ¥132,000)¥110,000 / ¥132,000Renewal: Indiv ¥55,000 / Corp ¥66,000
Minister License New (Individual ¥132,000 / Corp ¥154,000)¥132,000 / ¥154,000Category add-on: ¥88,000
Annual Report (¥33,000) / Keishin (¥55,000) / Bidding (¥44,000)¥33,000~¥55,000Demolition ¥77,000 / Electrical ¥55,000
General Gyoseishoshi ServiceFeeUnit
Document Drafting (Simple ¥2,200 / Standard ¥3,300 / Special ¥5,500)¥2,200~¥5,500Per page
Drawings (Map ¥2,200 / Floor Plan ¥3,300 / Scaled ¥5,500)¥2,200~¥5,500Per sheet
Hourly Consultation (¥11,000/hr) / On-Site Survey (¥60,000/day) / Daily Allowance (¥44,000/day)¥11,000~¥60,000Half-day 50% / Travel actual cost
PAYMENT EXAMPLE

50% upon engagement / 50% upon approval

Total fee¥77,000¥55,000¥132,000¥33,000¥66,000¥99,000¥143,000¥165,000
Consultation credit¥0¥22,000
Due upon engagement¥38,500¥16,500¥27,500¥5,500¥66,000¥44,000¥16,500¥0¥33,000¥11,000¥49,500¥27,500¥71,500¥49,500¥82,500¥60,500
Due upon approval¥38,500¥38,500¥27,500¥27,500¥66,000¥66,000¥16,500¥11,000¥33,000¥33,000¥49,500¥49,500¥71,500¥71,500¥82,500¥82,500

Illustrative amounts only; fees and settlement are agreed in the quotation and contract. Statutory fees and expenses are separate. Consultation credit is applied to the total fee. In this example, any credit exceeding the initial 50% also reduces the final payment; actual settlement is agreed individually.

MESSAGE // 代表メッセージ

Gyoseishoshi Office Tsukamoto
Representative Specified Gyoseishoshi: Yoshikazu Tsukamoto

In Status of Residence applications, numerous points must be verified beforehand—including current residency status, academic/work history, job duties, family ties, and document consistency.

Since registering in October 2002, our office has supported corporate foreign hiring, individual visas, renewals, and post-denial cases, while integrating our government accounting/contracting experience, 30+ years of corporate HR training, and Registered Japanese Language Teacher staff expertise.

ABOUT // 事務所概要

Office Overview

Office Name
Gyoseishoshi Office Tsukamoto (行政書士塚本秀寿事務所)
Location
〒103-0013 Ishikawa Bldg. 3F, 2-20-5 Nihonbashi-Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Registration
October 2002 (Heisei 14)
Representative
Specified Gyoseishoshi Yoshikazu Tsukamoto / Passed FY1988 Exam / Tokyo Immigration Bureau Notified Application Agent
Staff
2 Auxiliary Staff (incl. 1 Registered Japanese Language Teacher), 1 Admin Staff
Hours
Weekdays 9:00–18:00 (Closed weekends & holidays)

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