Application for Extension of Period of Stay

Name of application procedure

Application for Extension of Period of Stay


Who is eligible to apply

A foreign national who wants to extend his/her Status of Residence in order to continue their activities pertaining to the current visa.


Period of stay after renewal

It varies by Status of Residence you currently have.


When to submit application

It is necessary to initiate this application process before the expiration date of Period of Stay.

If your Period of Stay has a remainder of more than six (6) months, this application process can be initiated two (2) months prior to the expiration date.


Where to make a submission

Regional Immigration Bureau in jurisdiction of address of your residence.


How long the procedure typically takes

2It will be about two (2) week 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 Extension of Period of Stay

Primary service contents Service Reward Amount Notes
Spouse or Child of Japanese National, and Long Term Resident 52,500 Yen N/A
Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident, and Long Term Resident 52,500 Yen N/A
Dependent 42,000 Yen N/A
Engineer, Specialist in Humanities/International Services 42,000 Yen N/A
Investor / Business Manager 63,000 Yen N/A
Other Status of Residence (Trainee, Specific activities, and other.) To be determined upon consultation 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.


・・・Upon your application meeting an approval, additional expense of 4,000 Yen is your responsibility. (This is Revenue Stamp Tax.)

・・・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.


在留期間更新許可申請 は、弊所にお任せください

Our comprehensive service by Gyoseishoshi lawyer/Immigration lawyer for Application for Extension for Period of Stay.

This procedure of extension for Status of Residence is simpler procedure that an applicant can do him/herself, comparing to the procedure for Certificate of Eligibility or Change of Status of Residence.

But Immigration Bureau is open only on weekdays so that you may need to take a day off from work or self-employed applicant may need to close your business temporarily for the trip you have to make.

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

By having Gyoseishoshi lawyer/immigration lawyer who is a specialist of Application for Extension of Period of Stay administer the application process on your behalf, you will not have to take a day off from work nor worry about losing business chances even temporarily.

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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