How to Renew Your Work Visa in Japan (Extension of Period of Stay)

For Renewing Your Work Visa (Application for Extension of Period of Stay)

The application to extend your period of stay allows you to continue residing in Japan without changing your status of residence. You must submit this application before your current period expires.

Foreign nationals staying in Japan under statuses such as “Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services” are typically granted periods of 1, 3, or 5 years.
Failing to renew your status in time may result in “overstay,” which can lead to deportation and criminal penalties of up to 3 years’ imprisonment or fines of 3 million yen or more. Employers must also take care to monitor the visa validity of their foreign employees and ensure that necessary applications are submitted in a timely manner.

Required Documents for Extension of Period of Stay

The required documents are subject to frequent changes due to legal revisions, so please check the latest information on the Immigration Services Agency website.
For details on documents for the Extension of Period of Stay, visit:
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/status/businessmanager.html

If you request our services, we will prepare the most suitable documents based on the official requirements and tailored to your specific situation to maximize the approval rate.

Guidelines for Change of Status and Extension of Period of Stay

“Guidelines for Permission for Change of Status of Residence and Extension of Period of Stay”
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/resources/nyuukokukanri07_00058.html

Permission for change of status or extension of stay is granted only when there are sufficient grounds that the Minister of Justice deems appropriate, in accordance with the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act.
This decision is at the full discretion of the Minister of Justice and is made comprehensively based on factors such as the applicant’s intended activities, current residence situation, and necessity of stay.
The following points are taken into consideration during the review process.

*Excerpt from the Immigration Services Agency of Japan website

Key Points from the Guidelines

We ensure thorough preparation by reviewing the following items to improve the approval rate of your application.

• The intended activity must fall under one of the statuses of residence listed in the Immigration Act
• The activity must meet the landing permission criteria specified by the Ministerial Ordinance
• The applicant must have been engaging in activities appropriate for their current status of residence
• The applicant must have a good conduct record
• The applicant must have sufficient financial means or skills to maintain an independent livelihood
• Working conditions and employment terms must be appropriate
• The applicant must be fulfilling tax obligations and other legal duties
• The applicant must be complying with reporting requirements under the Immigration Act

Steps for Extension of Period of Stay

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Our fees at Gyoseishoshi Ishinagi Office are exactly as listed on our website.

Even if you have a complex case, such as frequent overseas travel, past visa denials, or unstable income, we will never charge additional fees. We offer our services under a transparent and reliable fee system.

If your application is denied, we offer unlimited reapplications free of charge until approval is granted.

If an application submitted by Gyoseishoshi Ishinagi Office is unfortunately denied, we will continue to support you with free reapplications as long as there is a reasonable chance of approval.
We are committed to helping our clients obtain their visas as quickly as possible. Should your application be denied, we will continue to assist you at no extra cost until it is approved.