Short-term stay visa
Updated: July 2025, 12
table of contents
- 1 We will support you in preparing documents for short-term stay visa!
- 1.1 Benefits of Choosing Support Gyoseishoshi Law Firm
- 1.2 Testimonials from customers who requested short-term stay visa applications
- 1.3 Procedure for bringing people from overseas to Japan on a short-term basis
- 1.4 Frequently asked questions about short-term stay visas
- 1.5 Amount of compensation
- 1.6 Nationwide Support
We will support you in preparing documents for short-term stay visa!
■I am an international student and would like to invite my parents in my home country to the graduation ceremony.
■I applied for a short-term stay visa on my own, but it was rejected...
■I want to invite children from my home country to Japan during summer vacation.
■I want to invite foreign staff to Japan for business negotiations.
We often receive the above consultation from people who are thinking about applying for a short-term stay visa in Japan.
A short-term stay visa is applied for at the Japanese embassy or consulate in the country where the applicant resides.
Therefore, although we cannot act on your behalf, we can assist with the preparation of generally required documents.
Our company has offices in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, and we respond to consultations for customers from all over the world.
We will also look for solutions and support you in applying for short-term stay visas, which you may be unfamiliar with.
We have staff who can speak Chinese, English, Vietnamese, and Korean, so even those who find it difficult to consult in Japanese can feel at ease.
The first consultation is free.

Benefits of Choosing Support Gyoseishoshi Law Firm
Specialized Visa Team
At our company, our ``visa specialist team'' with a wealth of experience and know-how will carefully listen to each individual's situation and respond accordingly.
Our company handles more than 1,300 visa applications a year, so we can utilize our know-how on a variety of visas, including difficult ones, and minimize the risk of rejection.
We can also respond to inquiries from overseas.
Don't worry if you are applying for a visa from overseas.
We provide a lot of support to our customers remotely without having to come to our office.
Multilingual Support
We can also provide support in Chinese, English, Korean, and Vietnamese.
We have many foreign employees, so even those who are unsure about their Japanese language skills can rest assured.
Nationwide Support
We have offices in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, so we can provide services nationwide.
Fast and reliable response
With speedy response as our motto, we will handle your various applications promptly and reliably.
Testimonials from customers who requested short-term stay visa applications

When I submitted the documents you prepared to the Japanese consulate, I was complimented on the "perfect documents that would not be denied."
This is all thanks to your company's visa representative.
I'm really happy that I was able to get permission after just one application without having to go through any extra trouble.
Also, I think I asked about the visa.
(Requester Y.M)

At first, I prepared only the materials posted on the consulate's website, but in my case, there was a problem with the written reason and my application was rejected.
I consulted with your company's visa representative and received detailed guidance on the points to consider when creating a statement of reasons.
After I resubmitted the written explanation that I had requested, I was granted permission.
I'm glad I was on time for the business meeting. I'm really thankful to you.
(Client S.W)
Procedure for bringing people from overseas to Japan on a short-term basis
![]() | Contact Us Consultations regarding short-term stay visa applications are free of charge.Consultations are available in Chinese, English, Vietnamese, and Korean, as well as after-hours and weekend consultations if you make a reservation. Please contact us by phone or via the inquiry form. |
![]() | Consultation and Application After confirming the current situation, we will explain our application policy.Once you are satisfied with the estimated amount and service content, please make your request. Please consult with the person in charge regarding payment timing and success fees. |
![]() | Document Preparation We will collect and prepare the necessary documents for your short-term stay visa application.We will inform you of the delivery schedule. For short-term stays, there is a deposit. We also translate documents in Chinese, English, Vietnamese, and Korean. *Note: Additional costs for obtaining certificates (actual costs) and translation fees (1,000 yen per page) are to be borne by clients. *Short-term stay visas are submitted by the applicant to the local Japanese embassy, so our support is limited to the preparation of short-term stay documents. We do not act on your behalf. |
Frequently asked questions about short-term stay visas
What documents are required if I come to Japan to visit a friend?
Applicant must prepare:
①Passport
②Certificate of reservation for air or sea mail
③Certificate proving that you can pay for your travel expenses
④If visiting an acquaintance, documents proving the relationship with the acquaintance
Things to prepare on the Japanese side:
①Letter of reason for invitation
②Stay schedule
③Letter of guarantee
④Income certificate, resident tax payment certificate/taxation certificate
⑤Residence card
Can I renew my short-term stay?
In principle, extensions of short-term stays are not permitted.
This is limited to cases where the Minister of Justice has "reasonable grounds for deeming renewal appropriate."
In addition, in principle, changing to another status of residence is not permitted. This is limited to cases based on "unavoidable special circumstances."
If my application for a short-term stay visa is rejected, can I reapply immediately?
If your application for a short-term stay visa is rejected, you may be prohibited from reapplying for approximately 6 months.
Please check with your local embassy etc. for details.
Amount of compensation
Starting from 77,000 yen (tax included)
For more details, we will provide you with a quotation after the interview.
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.



Consultations regarding short-term stay visa applications are free of charge.

We will collect and prepare the necessary documents for your short-term stay visa application.



