Visa (status of residence)

Permanent residence visa (permanent residence permit/permanent residence right)

Updated: July 2026, 1


Obtaining a permanent resident visa is an important process that marks a major turning point in life.
However, the application process is complicated, and the outcome can vary greatly depending on whether the submitted documents are incomplete or not and the content of the explanation letter.
In particular, the statement of reasons is an important document that conveys the applicant's living situation in Japan and future prospects, and it will determine the impression you make on the examiner.

Our company has a team of experts who specialize in permanent residence visa applications and will provide total support, from preparing a statement of reasons tailored to each applicant's situation, to collecting the necessary documents and handling the application procedures on your behalf.
We have a proven track record of successfully completing many applications so you can trust us with your business.

Multilingual support is also available.
We provide support in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
We provide nationwide service and also offer online consultations.

If you want to ensure that your permanent residence visa application goes smoothly, please contact Support Administrative Scriveners Corporation.
We will propose the optimal application strategy from an expert perspective.

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You can rest assured that a specialist visa consultant will take care of you.

Our visa application support is provided by specialized consultants who are familiar with immigration procedures.

We areSupported over 10,000 visa applications in totalI have done it.
In the past, we have a track record of granting permits in many cases where it is considered difficult to obtain permission, such as cases where renewal was difficult, cases where people had a history of traffic accidents, or cases where people had changed jobs frequently, so you can rest assured that we can handle even complex cases.
Please contact us even if you have been turned down by other offices or are worried about a difficult case.
 
We also provide advice on how to prepare for your stay in Japan by making preparations tailored to your individual circumstances, helping to avoid future problems.

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Support Administrative Scrivener Corporation is a major company in the industry, ranking second in the administrative scrivener office rankings (according to Teikoku Databank 2020).

Approximately 100 employeesTaking advantage of this, our specialized visa application consultants will quickly respond to your request, from preparing the necessary documents to submitting the application on your behalf.

Thoroughly examine all documents

Submitting all documents will not necessarily be beneficial.
In some cases, careless submission can have a negative impact on the review.
We will carefully examine each and every document, select the documents that are most advantageous to the applicant, and make suggestions to improve the consistency of the entire application content.

We will support you in developing an application strategy that suits your situation, not only by accurately submitting the required documents, but also by helping you decide which certificates to prepare and how to prepare them.
Depending on the type of residence status and the applicant's conditions, the difficulty of application may increase, butA specialized consultant checks each item carefully.Then, we will prepare it in a form that the examiner can accept.

Multilingual support for foreign customers

Advanced human resources

We have staff who can speak not only Japanese, but also Chinese, English, Korean, and Vietnamese.

We provide thorough support to address your concerns and questions through smooth communication that makes language barriers invisible.

Nationwide support

Expanding into Japan for business

We are[Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka]Based inResponding to requests from all over Japandoing.

If you live far away or are too busy to visit our office in person, you can still complete the procedure smoothly by using online or mail services.

If you don't have a reliable office nearby, please feel free to contact us.
We provide consistent speed and quality anywhere in the country.

Fast and reliable response

In response to our customers' desire to "obtain a visa as soon as possible," we promise to provide a "speedy response" in order to process your application quickly and reliably.
At the same time, we support you in obtaining permission with error-free and accurate document preparation and application procedures.

The entire process from preparing application documents to submitting them to the immigration bureau is systemized, so information exchange is smooth.
We thoroughly eliminate unnecessary time loss and obtain permission in the shortest possible time.
We will accompany you throughout the entire process, from application to obtaining permission, in the shortest possible time according to the situation.

We also provide full support for the "Statement of Reason" that determines whether or not permission is granted

When applying for a permanent resident visa, the statement of reasons you submit is an important factor that greatly affects the outcome of the application.
Instead of using standard phrases, we create a statement of reasons that is optimized for each individual after carefully listening to the applicant's career history, living situation, and level of integration into Japanese society.
Based on our extensive past performance data, we have a thorough understanding of what content is persuasive, which is why we maintain a high approval rate.

We can also respond in Chinese, English, Vietnamese, and Korean, so please feel free to contact us even if you are not good at Japanese.

Reasons for changing from a Japanese spouse visa to a permanent resident visa
Statement of reasons for changing from a work visa to a permanent resident visa
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Those who have received a "Notice of Additional Documents" from the Immigration Bureau

A request for additional documents does not mean your application has been denied.
The submission of additional documents is time-sensitive.
In many cases, documents must be submitted within 1-2 weeks from the date of the notice, so prompt action is crucial.
We also provide support for submitting additional documents, so please contact us.

Those who have been denied permission and would like to reapply

There is no need to give up on obtaining a visa just because you receive a notification of denial.
By identifying and addressing the reasons for the denial and reapplying, there is a possibility of approval.
At our company, we accompany applicants to the Immigration Bureau to confirm the reasons for refusal and provide support for re-applications.

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Flow of Permanent Residence Visa Application Service (Customer Perspective)

General procedure for permanent residence visa
  • I want to apply for permanent residency, but I'm not sure if I meet the requirements
  • I applied for a permanent residence visa myself, but it was rejected.
  • I travel abroad a lot for work, but I want to obtain permanent residency in Japan.
  • I want to apply for permanent residency in Japan for my whole family.
  • I have a history of traffic accidents, but I want to apply for permanent residence in Japan.
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① Permission was granted smoothly without any additional documentation required!

・Consultation from a Korean woman (30s).
・I married a Japanese husband.
・Three years have passed since I came to Japan at the same time as my marriage.
・“Spouse of Japanese national, etc.” Holds a 3-year visa.
・I want to continue living in Japan with my husband, so I would like a permanent resident visa.
・My husband runs a trading company.
・She is a full-time housewife.


The Ministry of Justice website lists the documents required for application.
And this is actuallyThe minimum required.
When I talk about this, they say, ``Well, let's make sure that it's properly examined.''Do I need to prepare a lot of documents?There are some people who say,
However, when applying for a visaDocuments with important pointsIt is necessary to submit.

When applying for a permanent residence visa, the content of your life and activities under your current visa will also be considered.
In the case of a "spouse of Japanese national, etc." visa, as in this case, the current and future relationship and economic strength of the two people will be checked.

This time, the couple was on very good terms, so I made sure to clearly explain the main points, including their relationship history before marriage and their current living situation, so as not to give any negative impression that the marriage period was short. did.
As a result, although the application documents were simple, just the documents specified by the Ministry of Justice plus a few extra documents, permission was granted smoothly without any instructions for additional documents.

I was really happy that I got permission much sooner than I had imagined.
Thank you all!
I will continue to live happily with my husband in Japan.

② I had only been in Japan for a year and a half, so I never expected to get permission!

・Consultation from a Chinese man (30s).
・It has been 12 years since I came to Japan.
・After graduating from university, I got a job at a Japanese IT company.
・8 years have passed since the change to the current "technical visa".
・Until 8 months ago, I worked at a subsidiary in China for about a year and a half.

One of the requirements for applying for permanent residence is residence status."Continuity".
If you leave Japan for more than 3 consecutive months or more than half a year in total, your application for permanent residence will be affected.

However, since it is a judgment based on the overall requirements,Materials that may be useful for applying for permanent residenceIf you add , there is a good possibility.

This time, we proposed to the customerLetter of recommendation from the companyis. We created a recommendation letter proposal and had the company agree to it.
I appealed to them that the project in China required the applicant's help, and received a permanent residence permit.

I hadn't been in Japan for a year and a half, so I didn't think I would be able to get a permanent residence permit.

All thanks to the support administrative scrivener corporation. Thank you!

3) I was granted permanent residence even though I have many long-term overseas business trips!

<・Consultation from a Korean man (30s).
・I came to Japan 10 years ago to study abroad.
・Five years have passed since I started working at a Japanese company after graduating from university.
- Holds a visa for humanities specialist/international services (3 years).
・Due to work, I travel overseas for half of the year.
・I want to marry a Japanese woman and continue working in Japan, so I would like a permanent residence permit.

Living a stable life in Japan is a major point in obtaining a permanent residence permit.
In this case, since I had to travel a lot overseas, I had the option of postponing the application date.
However, since my job has changed and there is a high possibility that I will be traveling less in the future, and I believe that there are no problems with the other requirements, I have proposed an application.

When applying, we not only carefully explained the circumstances of the long-term overseas trip, but alsoAs a result of creating documents that would allow for a smooth examination without any doubts, we were granted permission within six months.

I was thinking of applying on my own, but I was busy with work and thought it would be difficult, so I decided to apply. He gave me proper instructions on the necessary documents and answered all my questions carefully, so I felt at ease.
Some of my friends applied on their own or asked other administrative scriveners, but they were granted permission faster than anyone else who applied at the same time. I sincerely thank you for asking.

Easy-to-understand explanations and speedy response

Customer testimonial (Gautam Roshan)

I was introduced to your company by a friend.
The explanation was easy to understand and the response was quick.
I would definitely like to do this again if there is a next time.
 

Comments from the person in charge

The case was for a family of three to apply for a permanent residence permit.
If you meet the requirements, you and your family can apply for permanent residence at the same time.
If you are wondering whether you can apply for permanent residency, please feel free to contact us.

You can trust us with peace of mind even if the review period is longer than usual.

Guests’ Feedback

It took eight months, but I am very happy to have finally been granted permanent residency.
I feel very reassured because they always provide polite and courteous service, from the initial explanation to providing additional materials along the way.
I would like to continue to introduce you to my friends when they need to apply for a visa.
 

Comments from the person in charge

A highly skilled professional consulted us about applying for permanent residence permit.
Although he has a family, he wanted to apply alone because he has not yet met the requirements.

The review period for a permanent residence permit application from a highly skilled professional was longer than usual, but by carefully submitting additional documents, we were able to successfully receive the permit!

We were also able to advise him on when your family could apply for a permanent residence permit, and we were delighted to be able to apply for it sooner than we expected!

After completing work, we ask our clients to fill out a customer satisfaction survey.
The resultShare with all employees to improve business operationsI am making use of it.

The company's response, speed of application, and quality of document preparation have all been highly evaluated, with 97% of respondents saying they would request us again next time.

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