Change and Renewal of Status of Residence Agent Service

Leave all the difficult applications to us.
Use your time in Japan more freely.

From the handling of paperwork for changing/renewing your status of residence to communicating with your employer, applying, and completing the whole process, YOLO JAPAN will fully support you in handling the complicated task of changing/renewing your status of residence.

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Success rate of having your status of residence approved

*Based on actual results

Our regular fee for acting as an agent in your behalf for making applications is, for YOLO JAPAN members,

Up to 0% cheaper

Even if you don't understand Japanese, it's OK!
Leave all the difficult applications to us!

Other than documents that can only be obtained by the applicant, we will prepare all necessary documents. Communication is handled in either Japanese or English.

There is no need to go the the immigration office!

There is no need to worry about having to go back and forth to the immigration office due to incomplete documents, or prolonged examination periods/being disapproved due to a lack of explanation!

Rather than applying to an agency by yourself, we will provide a much better deal!

Up to 30% discount on residence status change and renewal agency services!

SERVICE/PRICE

Even if you don't know the required application/procedure, you can still consult with us, so there is no need to worry.

Application for change of status of residence

[Student, Dependent→Specialist in Humanities, International Services, Engineer/Designated Activities]
[Highly Skilled Professional]
[Spousal visa, etc.]

Application for renewal of status of residence

Application for issuance of Certificate of Authorized Employment

[Those changing jobs withing the same visa]

Permanent Resident/Long-term resident

When do I need to renew or change my status of residence?
What happens if I don't renew or change it?

《Foreign residents staying in Japan can only stay within their fixed period of stay》

When renewing at the end of your period of stay

Renewing your period of stay

When the content of your work changes

Changing your status of residence

For example, if a 'student' or 'dependent' decides to work, they will need to change their status to one that will allow them to do work. If they do not, then they will be considered to be 'illegal workers'. Also, even if you do have a status of residence that allows you to do work, if the contents of your current job does not match with your status of residence, you will be considered to be 'engaging in activity other than that permitted under the status of residence'.

If your situation changes, 'apply to change your status of residence' as soon as possible!

Things to prepare

The applicant

■Survey form
■Photocopy of passport (photo page, page with immigration stamp when entering Japan, visa page)
■Residence card/alien registration card copy Double-sided
■Applicant's resume (listed with final academic background, work history)
■1 photograph for application (3cm×4cm) or photo data (JPEG file) *Taken within 3 months
■Tax payment/tax certificate of previous year (original copy) *Please obtain at your city hall.

We will collect the following at the time of application. We will contact you separately about the collection of these items.
Passport (original)※
Alien registration card or residence card (original)※
Application form, fee payment form (after creation via TTS, we will inform you.)

*Regarding the collection of passports and residence cards
We can collect and keep your passport, etc. in the following ways. Please choose which of these two you would prefer.
1. We will keep them from the application date until permission is granted. After the renewal procedure has been completed, we will return your passport and residence card (mailed 1 time). They will be in our possession for about 2 weeks.
2. We will collect your passport once at the time of application, and we will return it to you once the application is completed. When permission to renew is granted, you will mail your passport and residence card to us. When the the renewal procedure is finished, we will return them to you (mailed 2 times)

*Depending on your status and contract details, we may ask that you provide additional documentation.

From the company

■Survey form
■A copy of the total of the statutory records of employment income, etc. for the previous fiscal year
■Certificate of employment

Example of flow from request to completion of procedure

Please note, depending on the congestion at the immigration office, it may take more than one month to complete the screening process.
Please be advised, in order to make sure that the information is true, additional documents may be required.

Please inform us in advance if there is a possibility that you will leave Japan during the changeover from a student visa to a working visa.
Please note that you cannot leave Japan during the changeover from a short-term business visa to a working visa.

change and renewal of status of residence agent service is a consignment service of TOPPAN TRAVEL SERVICE CORPORATION.
※This service is provided as an intermediary service to our affiliated administrative scriveners.

TOPPAN TRAVEL SERVICE CORPORATION.

As comprehensive assistance for overseas human resources, we propose solutions to various problems in the globalization plans of companies, focusing on status of residence and working visa acquisition. In our support for overseas personnel, we explain the complicated immigration system in an easy-to-understand manner, and help you systematically apply for and obtain the most appropriate status based on your current situation. We provide support for more than 500 people a year, especially for new graduates, so we are able to provide support for students from abroad and those who have received job offers.

Contact person
風間弘将(Hiromasa Kazama)

TOPPAN TRAVEL SERVICE CORPORATION.
Overseas Human Resources Department
Director of Overseas Human Resources Support

In 2003, he joined TOPPAN TRAVEL, where he was involved in business travel management, consulting on overseas and domestic business travel, airline ticket sales, and other corporate sales activities mainly for major foreign and Japanese companies.In 2010, he established a new business, ""Overseas Human Resources Support"", for human resources personnel, providing business arrangements and consulting for overseas expansion and secondment, as well as visa consulting and advice on recruitment and acceptance system for employees from overseas, mainly for Japanese companies. To date, we have worked with about 200 companies, including electronics manufacturers, medical equipment manufacturers, and game manufacturers. We accept about 500 foreign nationals a year.

FAQ

Q. When can I renew my status of residence?: Normally, it is possible to apply for renewal three months in advance. However, there are cases where this differs depending on status of residence, such as permanent residency, which can be done two months in advance.

Q. I want to change my status of residence to Specially Designated Activities while waiting for my job to start. How much of a balance should I have left showing in my bankbook?: The exact amount is not set, but it must be an amount that is deemed to be sufficient to cover your living expenses until you start working at the company.

Q. My current status of residence is "Student" and I am working part-time with permission to engage in other activities. Is it possible to continue working part-time after graduation until I find employment?: Your permission to engage in other activities will no longer be valid once your current residence card is no longer valid. Therefore, please refrain from working part-time after graduation as your current permission to engage in other activities will be invalid. If you have changed your status of residence to "Specially Designated Activities" while waiting for your job to start, you can once again obtain permission to engage in other activities.

Q. For a renewal (change), do I have to physically go to the Immigration Bureau?: No, since we will be handling the application, you do not have to go to the Immigration Bureau.

Q. How long is the renewal (change) process?: It depends on the status of residence, but permissions are usually given within 1 to 3 months.

Q. Can I renew my passport while applying for a renewal (change)?: Yes, that's not a problem.

Q. My period of stay will expire during the status of residence renewal (change) application process. Will I be staying illegally?: If you apply before your period of stay expires, you will be given a two month grace period. You will be able to stay legally until you receive the results of the screening process.

Q. Can I move while applying for a renewal (change) of status of residence?: Yes, that's not a problem. Report your move within two weeks of moving and bring your residence card with your new address written on it when picking up your new visa. If you move far away (from Tokyo to Osaka, etc.), you can pick up your new visa at the Immigration Bureau in your new jurisdiction if you apply to do so.

Q. How do I apply for a renewal (change) for a Highly Skilled Professional visa?: Highly Skilled Profressional visas work on a point system. You can check your points from the Immigration Bureau website below. If you have 70 or more points, you can apply.

Q. I have to hand in my residence card and passport when I apply. What should I do if the police or someone else asks to see them?: Explain to the police that they have been submitted due to your application.

Q. Can I leave the country while applying for a renewal (change) of status of residence?: If you obtain special re-entry permission, it is not a problem. However, you must schedule a pick-up time and location in order to make sure you receive your Notice of Allowance.

Q. If I leave the country with special re-entry permission, can I extend my period of stay?: Unfortunately, you are not able to extend your period of stay by obtaining special re-entry permission. Because of this, please make sure to return to Japan before your period of stay expires. Be aware that if your period of stay expires while you are outside the country, you will need to apply again.

Q. My period of stay will expire while I am outside the country with re-entry permission. Is it possible to renew (change) my status of residence while outside Japan?: Living in Japan is a prerequisite for having a status of residence, so it is not possible to renew your status of residence from outside Japan. You must return to Japan to renew (change) your status of residence.

Q. My status of residence is Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services. Can I change jobs?: You are allowed to change jobs with the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status of residence as long as the work falls under the category of your status of residence. However, it is necessary to submit a "Notification Concerning Contracting Organization." Additionally, if you obtain a "Certificate of Authorized Employment" from the Immigration Bureau, the screening for your next status of residence renewal will go more smoothly.

Q. I lost my passport (residence card).: Please have it reissued immediately. You can apply to have your passport reissued at your country's embassy in Japan and your residence card reissued at the Immigration Bureau. For either, you need to report the loss at your local police station (not a police box), so please do that first. After that, follow the application procedure at the embassy or Immigration Bureau.

Q. If my permission is denied, am I allowed to reapply?: Yes, you can. Permission is usually not suddenly denied. Denied permission usually results from failure to provide additional materials. However, proof that can overturn the reason for the denied permission is necessary.

Leave all the difficult applications to us.Use your time in Japan more freely.

Even if you don't know the required application/procedure, you can still consult with us, so there is no need to worry.

When do I need to renew or change my status of residence?What happens if I don't renew or change it?

Things to prepare

Example of flow from request to completion of procedure

FAQ

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Leave all the difficult applications to us.
Use your time in Japan more freely.

When do I need to renew or change my status of residence?
What happens if I don't renew or change it?