Application for Certificate of Eligibility

Name of application procedure

Application for Certificate of Eligibility


Who is eligible to apply

A foreign national who would like to make an entry to Japan.

(Exception: If his/her purpose of visit is a short term stay.)


Period of stay after renewal

One (1) or three (3) years, or other.


When to submit application

We suggest head start before making an entry to Japan.


Where to make a submission

Regional Immigration Bureau in jurisdiction of address of your anticipated residence or accepting institution/organization.


How long the procedure typically takes

It will be about one (1) to three (3) months.


How much it costs if you render our service

Your cost if you render our comprehensive service, Tateda Gyoseishoshi Lawyer/Immigration Lawyer Office.


Application for Certificate of Eligibility

Primary service contents Service Reward Amount Notes
Spouse or Child of Japanese National, and Long Term Resident 147,000 Yen N/A
Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident, and Long Term Resident 147,000 Yen N/A
Dependent 126,000 Yen N/A
Engineer, Specialist in Humanities/International Services 126,000 Yen N/A
Investor / Business Manager 189,000 Yen N/A
Other Status of Residence (Trainee, Specific activities, and other.) 見積等 別途相談 N/A

Above amounts include miscellaneous fees such as consultations during procedure. (All tax inclusive)

In addition to the above listed Reward amount, you will be responsible for incurring actual expenses of "legal expense".

"Legal expense" is the actual expense of registration/license/taxation nature such as fees payable to government/public agencies, Documentary Stamp cost, Registration and License Tax that are mandatory expense even if you prepare application yourself.


・・・Within Hokushin district of Nagano Prefecture, transportation cost is free.
  For other areas, actual expense of transportation is your responsibility and is additional.

・・・In case of your application did not meet approval, we refund you in full amount. (Exception applies.)


・・・Exceptions to full refund: No refund will be made if a case did not meet an approval because of a client made any false claim, concealed any disadvantageous information, situation changes during application process, or any other cause attributed to a client.


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Our comprehensive service for Application for Certificate of Eligibility

Procedure of Application for Certificate of Eligibility is a necessary procedure not only when a foreign national wants to enter Japan, but also for a Japanese national who resides in Japan and wants to bring their spouse or children of foreign nationality.

This procedure involves different sets of required documents depending on the case, and it also involves specific rules of examination and other regulations. This can be overwhelming for a foreign national who is not familiar with the governmental procedure in Japan.

If you have worries or are in need of a consultation regarding procedure for Application for Certificate of Eligibility, please feel free to contact Tateda Gyoseishoshi Lawyer/Immigration Lawyer Office.

By having Gyoseishoshi lawyer/immigration lawyer who is a specialist of Application for Certificate of Eligibility administer the application process on your behalf, you will be free from any worries or concerns amounted by going through unfamiliar documentation and procedure.

We make trips to your residence or office, please feel free to request. (The cost of transportation is your responsibility.)

(Within Hokushin district of Nagano Prefecture, transportation cost is free.)

For inquiry, consultation, or to retain our service

Please consider retaining a specialist for your application needs. We offer comprehensive service administered by Gyoseishoshi Lawyer/Immigration Lawyer for application for Status of Residence / Permission for Permanent Residence, and other immigration related applications.

Gyoseishoshi Lawyer is a specialist for the process of Status of Residence / Permission for Permanent Residence, and other applications in the areas of immigration.

Our comprehensive service covers all applications, such as "Application for Certificate of Eligibility", "Application for Change of Status of Residence", "Application for Extension of Period of Stay", "Application for Permission for Permanent Residence", and all other immigration related applications.

Tateda Gyoseishoshi Lawyer/Immigration Lawyer Office offers comprehensive support service for application/submission of Status of Residence, Permission for Permanent Residence, and other immigration related applications on your behalf.

If you have worries or questions in regard to "Status of Residence (Resident Status) / Permission for Permanent Residence", please feel free to contact us for a consultation. We offer our services for primarily, but not limited to, Nagano and Niigata Prefectures.

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