Wise Payments Are Now Available for Overseas Clients
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Wise Payment Option Is Now Available for Overseas Clients
Tommy’s Legal Service can now accept Wise transfers in certain cases, making payment easier for overseas clients, foreign companies, recruiters, and partner organizations involved in Japan immigration and foreign employment matters.
For Wise transfers, overseas payments, status of residence applications, foreign employment, Specified Skilled Worker matters, and Registered Support Organization-related support, we confirm the appropriate payment method for each case.
About payment by Wise
Wise is widely used for international transfers and multi-currency payments.
For clients outside Japan, overseas companies, recruiters, and sending organizations, Wise may be simpler than traditional international bank transfers.
Depending on the case, Tommy’s Legal Service may accept payment by Wise for immigration applications, status of residence matters, foreign employment support, Specified Skilled Worker matters, and Registered Support Organization-related services.
Wise is generally suitable for international or multi-currency transfers. Clients who prefer credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPay or convenience store payment may be offered Stripe online payment where available.
Typical cases where Wise may be useful
Foreign nationals outside Japan
Wise may be useful for clients who are applying for a visa, Certificate of Eligibility, family-related status, Business Manager status, or other immigration procedures from outside Japan.
Foreign companies and Japanese employers
Wise may be considered where a company outside Japan or a Japanese employer needs to pay professional fees for immigration support or foreign employment procedures.
Recruiters and sending organizations
For Specified Skilled Worker matters, RSO support, and coordination with overseas sending organizations, the payment method will be confirmed case by case.
Processing / handling fee
When payment is made by Wise, a 5% handling / processing fee is generally added.
| Payment Method | Additional Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Direct bank transfer | No additional handling fee charged by our office | Payment is made directly to an account designated by our office. Bank transfer charges are borne by the client. |
| Wise | Generally +5% | May be available for overseas or multi-currency transfers. Availability, currency and destination details are confirmed case by case. |
| Stripe online payment | Generally +5% | Depending on the Stripe Checkout screen, available methods may include credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPay and convenience store payment. |
| PayPal | Generally +5% | May be available for overseas clients. Availability is confirmed when the invoice is issued. |
- The payment method, invoice amount, transfer currency and payment deadline stated in the quotation or invoice will prevail.
- A 5% handling or processing fee is generally added for Wise, Stripe, PayPal or similar payment methods.
- When Wise is used, the amount received by our office may vary due to exchange rates, transfer fees, the transfer route, intermediary bank charges or receiving bank fees.
- If the amount received is lower than the invoice amount, we may ask the client to pay the shortfall separately.
- For Stripe convenience store payment, issuance of a payment number or code does not complete payment. Payment is completed only after store payment and confirmation in Stripe.
Payment flow when using Wise
We confirm the outline of your consultation, application, or requested support.
Tommy’s Legal Service issues a quotation or invoice showing the amount, handling fee, and deadline.
We confirm whether Wise payment is available, including currency, country or region, and handling fee.
The client sends payment through Wise. Please notify us if the sender’s name is different from the applicant or invoice recipient.
After payment confirmation, we begin work or proceed with delivery, depending on the case.
Important notes
- Availability of Wise payment depends on the case, invoice amount, country or region of transfer, and currency.
- If the received amount is lower than the invoice amount, we may ask the client to pay the shortfall separately.
- If the sender’s name is different from the applicant or invoice recipient, please notify us in advance.
- Exchange rate losses, transfer fees, intermediary bank charges, and receiving bank fees are borne by the client.
- The payment method stated in the quotation or invoice will prevail.
- As a general rule, application filing, document delivery, delivery of residence cards, or delivery of important documents will not be made before payment confirmation.
Direct bank transfer is still available
- Direct bank transfer to an account designated by our office remains available and is generally the standard option for payments from within Japan.
- Our office does not add an additional handling fee for direct bank transfer.
- Bank charges imposed by the sending financial institution are borne by the client.
- Detailed bank account information will be stated in the quotation or invoice.
Need to pay from overseas or discuss a Japan immigration matter?
For Wise transfers, overseas payments, status of residence applications, foreign employment, Specified Skilled Worker matters, or Registered Support Organization-related support, we will confirm the appropriate payment method and process for each case.
Last updated: July 28, 2026
