Status Renewal / Extension of Period of Stay Support in Japan

What is Extension of Period of Stay?

Extension of Period of Stay is an application for foreign nationals who wish to continue staying in Japan beyond the currently granted period of stay without changing their current status of residence.

In general, if your granted period of stay is six months or longer, you may apply from around three months before the expiration date. In special circumstances, such as hospitalization or a long business trip, an earlier application may be accepted.

Reference: Immigration Services Agency of Japan: Extension of Period of Stay

Four key points to review before applying

A status renewal application should be prepared by checking not only the application form but also the consistency of your current situation and supporting documents.

Passport and visa document prepared for immigration status renewal

１．Applicant’s situation We review whether your activities match your current status of residence, including income, address, family situation, taxes, and social insurance.

２．Employer or affiliated organization For work-related statuses, job duties, employment terms, business activities, and company stability are important.

３．Consistency of documents Application forms, employment contracts, tax certificates, resident records, company documents, and reason statements must be consistent.

４．Screening risks Special care may be required after a job change, income decrease, change in family support, company financial issues, or an additional document request.

Cases where early consultation is recommended

If any of the following apply, it is better to review your situation before the expiration date becomes too close.

Your residence card will expire within three months.
You are renewing for the first time after changing jobs.
Your employer, job duties, or income have changed since the previous application.
You have issues with taxes, pension, or health insurance.
Your family, marriage, or dependent situation has changed.
Your employer’s financial or business situation has changed.
You have received an additional document request from immigration.
You are unsure whether to apply by yourself or request professional support.

Main statuses we support

Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services
Business Manager
Skilled Labor
Specified Skilled Worker
Dependent
Spouse or Child of Japanese National
Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident
Long-Term Resident
Student
Other statuses of residence

The required documents and explanations differ depending on each person’s situation. We review your status, activities, income, employer, family situation, and previous application history before advising on the application strategy.

Our support

Checking your current status of residence and expiration date
Reviewing renewal risks and key points
Preparing a document checklist
Preparing application forms
Preparing reason statements and explanation documents
Online filing or application intermediary support
Responding to additional document requests
Guidance after approval and residence card procedures

Reference fees

Professional fees for status renewal applications may vary depending on the application type, urgency, document volume, changes in employer or family situation, previous immigration history, and whether a detailed written explanation or additional document response is required. A formal quotation will be issued after reviewing the case outline.

Extension of Period of Stay Reference fee: JPY 55,000〜
This mainly assumes a standard renewal with no major change in employer, job duties, income, family situation, or supporting facts.

Extension after Job Change / Complex Renewal Reference fee: JPY 88,000〜
This applies to renewals after job change, change in job duties, decrease in income, tax or social insurance issues, expected additional document requests, or cases requiring a detailed written explanation.

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Application flow

We check your status of residence, expiration date, employer, and family situation.

We organize the required documents and key risks.

We prepare application forms, reason statements, and explanation documents.

We proceed with online filing or intermediary application support.

If immigration requests additional documents, we review and respond.

After approval, we provide guidance regarding residence card procedures.

FAQ

When can I apply for renewal?

In general, if your granted period of stay is six months or longer, you may apply from around three months before the expiration date. Special circumstances may allow an earlier application.

Can I consult you even if my expiration date is very close?

Depending on the situation, we may still be able to help. However, collecting documents from employers or public offices can take time, so early consultation is recommended.

Is the first renewal after changing jobs risky?

It requires careful review. If your employer or job duties have changed since the previous application, we need to confirm whether your current work matches your status of residence.

Will tax or social insurance issues affect the application?

It depends on the individual situation. If there are unpaid amounts or delays, the reason, current payment status, and supporting documents should be organized carefully.

Can an administrative scrivener submit the application for me?

A registered immigration application intermediary administrative scrivener may handle the filing in appropriate cases. Depending on the case, the applicant may still need to respond personally.