Highly skilled professional Visa
Updated: July 2026, 1

■ I want to check whether I meet the requirements for a highly skilled professional.
■ I want to work as the spouse of a highly skilled professional.
■ I would like to apply for a permanent residence permit as a highly skilled professional.
We often receive inquiries like the ones above.
Our company has offices in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, and our staff specializing in visa applications for highly skilled professionals respond to customer consultations.
The first consultation is free.
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table of contents
- 1 Benefits of requesting
- 2 If you are having trouble submitting additional document submissions or receiving a visa denial, leave it to us!
- 3 Process of changing from another residency status to Highly Skilled Professional visa category 1
- 4 Guests’ Feedback
- 5 Get Your Visa and Company Registration Procedures Handled Together!
- 6 We are sending out the latest information on visas for highly skilled professionals!
- 7 FAQ
- 8 Nationwide Support
Benefits of requesting
Fast Response
Our motto is fast response.
We establish specialized teams for each project, and our systematized processes enable quick response.
We handle your applications swiftly and reliably.
Document Preparation and Verification Support
It is no exaggeration to say that submitting the required documents accurately is the key to obtaining permission for highly skilled professional visa category 1.
We provide support tailored to each customer's individual situation, from confirming points to accurately verifying the content of documents that prove these points.
Specialized Visa Team
Our specialized visa team, with extensive experience and know-how, will support your application.
Multilingual Support
We can assist in Chinese, English, Korean, Vietnamese, and other languages.
Nationwide Support
We have branches in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, so we can provide services nationwide.

If you are having trouble submitting additional document submissions or receiving a visa denial, leave it to us!
■Those who have received an "Notice of Submission of Additional Documents" from the Immigration Services Agency during the review process after applying for the Highly Skilled Professional Visa Category 1.
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.

■For those who have applied for a Highly Skilled Professional Visa and received a denial, or those who wish to reapply.
Receiving a denial notice does not mean you have to give up on obtaining a visa.
By identifying and addressing the reasons for the denial and reapplying, there is a possibility of approval.
We offers support for reapplications.

Process of changing from another residency status to Highly Skilled Professional visa category 1
![]() | Contact Us The initial consultation regarding the application for a highly skilled professional visa is free of charge.Consultations are available in Chinese and English, and consultations outside regular hours or on weekends can be arranged by appointment. Please contact us by phone or via the inquiry form. |
![]() | Consultation and Application We will explain the application plan for the highly skilled professional visa after confirming your current situation. Please discuss the payment timing and success fees with the person in charge. You can proceed with the application once you are satisfied with the estimated costs and service details. |
![]() | Document Preparation We will collect and prepare the necessary documents for the highly skilled professional visa application.We also provide translation services for documents in Chinese, English, Korean, and Vietnamese. *Note: Additional costs for obtaining certificates (actual costs) and translation fees (1,000 yen per page) are to be borne by clients. |
![]() | Application to the Immigration Bureau Our administrative scrivener will apply for a highly skilled professional visa to the Immigration Bureau on your behalf.You do not need to visit Immigration Bureau yourself. |
![]() | Notification of Approval If there are no problems after the examination, the Immigration Bureau will notify our company of the procedure for issuing a new residence card. In the unlikely event that the application is rejected, we will reapply at the request of the client. |
![]() | Issuance of New Residence Card We will guide the applicant on the documents required for the procedure for issuing a new residence card.Once we have all the documents (passport, residence card, fees paid to the Immigration Bureau, etc.), our administrative scrivener will carry out the procedures for issuing a new residence card at the Immigration Bureau on behalf of the client. Documents can be exchanged by mail, so there is no need to visit our office. After paying the fee, we will return the passport and residence card to the client. |
Guests’ Feedback

I am filled with gratitude as I believe that this is a company that is highly efficient and does a good job of managing its operations in response to customer requests.
I will use their services again and recommend them to my friends.

I was working on a work visa, so I was used to life in Japan, but I didn't have confidence in the procedures and didn't want to make mistakes.
However, Support Gyoseishoshi Law Firm cleared my doubts.
They also provided us with services that exceeded our expectations.
Get Your Visa and Company Registration Procedures Handled Together!
Do you have these concerns?
・Administrative scrivener offices are scattered, Accurate information making it difficult to obtain accurate information and complete procedures.・You want to manage a business and move to Japan, but you don't know how to proceed.I want to move to Japan but I don't know how to do it


Support Gyoseishoshi Law Firm provides
“Company Registration + Business management visa (also available for highly skilled personnel)”
services for you.
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*Our corporation is an administrative scrivener corporation and is not a government agency (government agency).
We are sending out the latest information on visas for highly skilled professionals!

[Expert explains]
Latest topics on visas for highly skilled professionals
FAQ
No matter what kind of visa you have, can you apply as a highly skilled worker if you come to Japan and meet the conditions?
no. Visas that are permitted to be changed to highly skilled personnel are limited to those related to employment (``diplomatic'', ``official'', and ``technical intern training'' are not eligible).
Nationwide Support

In principle, we respond to inquiries on the same day or the next business day.
If you do not hear from us for more than 2 business days, the message may not have been sent.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but please contact us again using this form.
We also accept consultations over the phone.














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