Visa & Immigration Support in South Tokyo
Permanent Residence · Spouse Visa · Dependent Visa · Highly Skilled Professional · Work Visa
For foreign residents in Meguro, Shinagawa, Shirokane, Jiyugaoka, Musashi-Kosugi, and surrounding areas.
Angkor Visa Support is an administrative scrivener office based in Okusawa, Setagaya, Tokyo, specializing in Japanese immigration and visa applications.
We provide comprehensive support, from checking eligibility requirements and preparing application documents to submitting applications and responding to immigration authorities during the review process.
What You Can Expect from Us
Up-to-Date Immigration Information
Keeping track of changes in immigration laws, requirements, and procedures.
Transparent Fees
Clear explanations of our professional fees and government application fees.
Regular Application Updates
Keeping you informed about the progress of your application.
Visa & Immigration Services
Support for your life, family, and career in Japan.
Permanent Residence
Build your long-term future in Japan.
1. Period of Residence
- Generally, you must have lived continuously in Japan for at least 10 years.
- Of those 10 years, at least 5 years must have been spent under an eligible work-related or residence-based status.
- Periods under certain statuses, such as Technical Intern Training and Specified Skilled Worker (i), do not count toward the 5-year work-related residence requirement.
2. Good Conduct
- You must comply with Japanese laws and maintain a lifestyle that is not subject to social criticism.
3. Financial Stability
- You must be able to maintain a stable livelihood, both now and in the future.
- In principle, your annual income must consistently exceed the average income of Japanese households of a comparable size.
- Household income, the number of dependents, assets, and other relevant circumstances may also be considered.
4. Fulfillment of Public Obligations
- You must properly pay taxes, pension contributions, and public health insurance premiums.
- You must also fulfill your notification obligations under Japanese immigration law.
5. Current Period of Stay
- In principle, you must hold the maximum period of stay available under your current residence status.
- For applications submitted on or before March 31, 2027, a 3-year period of stay is also treated as satisfying this requirement.
Exceptions to the 10-Year Residence Requirement
- Spouses of Japanese nationals, Permanent Residents, or Special Permanent Residents: You must have been in a genuine marital relationship for at least 3 years and have lived continuously in Japan for at least 1 year.
- Long-Term Residents: You must have lived continuously in Japan for at least 5 years under Long-Term Resident status.
- Highly Skilled Professionals with 70 or more points: The required period may be reduced to 3 years, subject to applicable conditions.
- Highly Skilled Professionals with 80 or more points: The required period may be reduced to 1 year, subject to applicable conditions.
Other exceptions to the residence period requirement may also apply.
Under Japanese immigration law, spouses and children of Japanese nationals, Permanent Residents, or Special Permanent Residents are not required to satisfy the statutory good conduct and independent livelihood requirements.
Important Notes
- From April 1, 2027, revised Permanent Residence guidelines will apply, introducing additional assessment factors such as expected future pension benefits, Japanese language proficiency (generally equivalent to CEFR B1 or higher), and understanding of Japanese systems and rules.
- Revised income-related criteria also apply to certain applications submitted before April 1, 2027.
- Permanent Residence applications are assessed individually. Meeting the requirements listed above does not guarantee approval.
The linked article is available in Japanese. You can use the language selector at the top right of this website to translate these pages into your preferred language.
Spouse Visa
Live together with your loved ones in Japan.
1. Legal Marriage
- You must be legally married to a Japanese national, Permanent Resident, or Special Permanent Resident.
- Your marriage must be verifiable through official marriage certificates or other relevant documents.
2. Genuine Marital Relationship
- Your marriage must be genuine and ongoing.
- You should be able to explain how your relationship developed and how you maintain your married life.
- Photos, communication records, and other supporting documents may be used to demonstrate your relationship.
3. Financial Stability
- You and your spouse must have sufficient financial resources to support your life in Japan.
- Income, savings, and other financial circumstances may be considered.
- Documents showing income and tax payment records may be required.
4. Guarantor and Public Obligations
- In principle, your spouse residing in Japan acts as your guarantor.
- The guarantor's compliance with public obligations, including tax payments, may be considered during the examination.
- Relevant documents concerning income and tax payments may be required.
Important Notes
- A legally registered marriage does not automatically guarantee visa approval.
- If you and your spouse live separately, you may need to explain the reasons and your living arrangements.
- Additional supporting documents may be requested depending on your individual circumstances.
The linked article is available in Japanese. You can use the language selector at the top right of this website to translate these pages into your preferred language.
Dependent Visa
Bring your family together in Japan.
1. Eligible Family Members
- You must be the spouse or child of a foreign national residing in Japan and financially dependent on that person.
- Spouses must be legally married.
- Your family relationship must be verified through official documents, such as marriage or birth certificates.
2. Sponsor's Residence Status
- Your sponsor must hold an eligible residence status, such as Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, Highly Skilled Professional, Skilled Labor, or Student.
- Certain residence statuses, including Specified Skilled Worker (i) and Technical Intern Training, generally do not qualify for sponsoring family members under the Dependent status.
3. Financial Support
- Your sponsor must have sufficient financial resources to support your living expenses in Japan.
- Income, savings, scholarships, or other financial resources may be considered.
- Documents verifying your sponsor's employment, income, or financial circumstances may be required.
4. Activities in Japan
- You must reside in Japan as a financially dependent spouse or child.
- The Dependent status does not generally permit paid employment.
- You may work within the scope of a separately granted Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted. Under the standard comprehensive permission, employment is generally limited to 28 hours per week.
Important Notes
- The Dependent status generally covers spouses and children, not parents or siblings.
- Required documents and examination procedures may vary depending on your sponsor's residence status, financial circumstances, and family relationship.
- Meeting the requirements above does not guarantee approval.
The linked article is available in Japanese. You can use the language selector at the top right of this website to translate these pages into your preferred language.
Work Visa (E/S/H/IS)
Work in Japan using your professional skills.
1. Job Responsibilities
- You must engage in work requiring specialized technical skills, academic knowledge, or abilities based on foreign cultures, under a contract with an organization in Japan.
- Examples of eligible occupations include IT engineers, design engineers, marketing specialists, interpreters, translators, designers, and language instructors at private companies.
- Jobs primarily involving unskilled or routine manual labor are generally not eligible.
2. Educational Qualifications or Professional Experience
- For the Engineering and Humanities fields, you must generally meet one of the following requirements:
- Have graduated from a university or equivalent institution with a major related to your intended work.
- Have completed a relevant course at a Japanese vocational school and meet the applicable requirements.
- Have at least 10 years of relevant professional experience.
- For the International Services field, at least 3 years of relevant professional experience is generally required. Exceptions apply, including certain translation, interpretation, and language instruction activities performed by university graduates.
- Special exemptions may apply to IT professionals who have passed designated information technology examinations or hold recognized qualifications.
3. Employment Contract and Salary
- You must work under a valid contract with an organization in Japan.
- Your remuneration must be equal to or higher than that of a Japanese national performing comparable work.
4. Employer's Business Activities
- Your intended duties must be consistent with the employer's business activities.
- Supporting documents may be required to verify your job responsibilities, employment conditions, and the nature of the employer's business.
5. Additional Language Proficiency Documentation
- From April 15, 2026, applicants working for Category 3 or 4 organizations who primarily perform interpersonal duties requiring language skills, such as interpretation, translation, or customer-facing services, are generally required to provide evidence of proficiency equivalent to CEFR B2 in the language used for their work.
- Exceptions may apply depending on the application type and circumstances.
Important Notes
- Meeting the educational or professional experience requirements does not guarantee eligibility if your actual job duties fall outside the permitted scope of this residence status.
- When changing employers, it is important to confirm that your new job responsibilities and employment conditions remain consistent with your residence status.
- For applications to change or extend your residence status, factors such as good conduct and compliance with immigration notification obligations may also be considered.
- Meeting the requirements above does not guarantee approval.
The linked article is available in Japanese. You can use the language selector at the top right of this website to translate these pages into your preferred language.
Highly Skilled Professional
Explore Japan's points-based immigration system.
1. Eligible Activities
The Highly Skilled Professional (i) status covers three categories:
- HSP (i)(a) – Advanced Academic Research: University professors, researchers, and similar professionals.
- HSP (i)(b) – Advanced Specialized/Technical Activities: IT engineers, specialized professionals, and similar occupations.
- HSP (i)(c) – Advanced Business Management: Business owners, executives, and managers.
2. Highly Skilled Professional Points
- You must generally obtain at least 70 points based on factors such as educational background, professional experience, annual income, and age.
- You must submit a points calculation sheet and supporting documents verifying your claimed points.
- Even with 70 or more points, your intended activities must satisfy the requirements of the corresponding work-related residence status.
3. Annual Income Requirements
- For HSP (i)(b) and HSP (i)(c), a minimum annual income of JPY 3 million is generally required.
- Applicants earning less than JPY 3 million are not eligible under these categories, even if their total score reaches 70 points.
- Points awarded for annual income vary depending on the activity category, age, and other applicable factors.
4. Activities and Affiliated Organization in Japan
- You must engage in activities corresponding to your HSP category at a university, research institution, company, or other eligible organization in Japan.
- Supporting documents may be required to verify your employment contract, job responsibilities, remuneration, and the organization's business activities.
Main Benefits of HSP Status
- Five-Year Period of Stay: HSP (i) holders are granted a five-year period of stay.
- Shorter Residence Requirement for Permanent Residence: Subject to applicable conditions, the required residence period may be reduced to 3 years for applicants with 70 or more points, or 1 year for those with 80 or more points.
- Employment Opportunities for Spouses: Spouses may be permitted to work under special provisions, subject to certain conditions.
- Bringing Parents and Employing Domestic Workers: These arrangements may be permitted if the relevant requirements are satisfied.
- Priority Immigration Processing: Applications may receive priority processing.
Highly Skilled Professional (ii)
- Applicants must generally have engaged in activities under HSP (i) for at least 3 years and meet other applicable requirements.
- The period of stay becomes indefinite.
- In addition to activities permitted under HSP (i), holders may engage in activities covered by almost all work-related residence statuses.
Important Notes
- Obtaining 70 or more points does not automatically guarantee approval of HSP status.
- When applying to extend HSP (i) status, applicants must generally continue to meet the 70-point requirement.
- Japan also offers a separate system for Special Highly Skilled Professionals (J-Skip).
Skilled Labor
Visa support for foreign cuisine chefs and pilots.
Skilled Labor Visa | Basic Requirements
1. Eligible Occupations
The Skilled Labor residence status covers nine categories of work requiring specialized skills in specific industrial fields.
- Chefs specializing in foreign cuisine
- Specialists in foreign architectural or civil engineering techniques
- Specialists in manufacturing or repairing products unique to foreign countries
- Specialists in processing jewelry, precious metals, or fur
- Animal trainers
- Specialists in drilling and geological surveys, including oil exploration and geothermal development
- Aircraft pilots
- Sports instructors
- Wine experts, including sommeliers
Our office provides visa application support for two of these categories: foreign cuisine chefs and aircraft pilots.
2. Professional Experience and Skills
Foreign Cuisine Chefs
- Generally, at least 10 years of professional experience in preparing the relevant foreign cuisine is required.
- Relevant periods of study at educational institutions overseas may be included in the required experience.
- Special provisions apply to Thai cuisine chefs under the Japan–Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement, subject to specific conditions.
Aircraft Pilots
- At least 250 hours of flight experience is required.
- Applicants must engage in piloting aircraft used in air transportation services in Japan.
3. Employment Contract and Remuneration
- You must work under a contract with a company or other organization in Japan.
- Your remuneration must be equal to or higher than that of a Japanese national performing comparable work.
4. Supporting Documents
- You must be able to provide documents verifying your professional experience and skills, such as employment certificates and professional qualifications.
- Additional documents may be required to verify your job responsibilities, employment conditions, and the nature of your employer's business.
Important Notes
- Foreign cuisine chefs must possess specialized skills in preparing the relevant cuisine, rather than general cooking experience alone.
- Additional requirements apply to Thai cuisine chefs seeking to use the special provisions.
- Meeting the professional experience or flight experience requirements does not guarantee visa approval.
What Matters to Us in Immigration Support
1. Clear Explanation of Visa Requirements
We review the requirements for each residence status and your individual circumstances, then clearly explain the application procedures and necessary documents.
2. Staying Up to Date with Immigration Rules
We regularly review official information published by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan and other government authorities, including changes to laws, examination guidelines, and administrative procedures.
We keep you informed of relevant changes that may affect your application.
3. Information on Processing Times
We provide guidance on application timelines based on processing time data published by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.
Actual processing times may vary depending on the application and examination circumstances.
4. Transparent Fees and Costs
Before you engage our services, we explain our professional fees, the scope of our services, and any applicable government fees.
5. Responsive Communication and Progress Updates
We value timely communication and keep you informed throughout the application process.
If immigration authorities request additional documents or clarification, we explain the situation and assist with the necessary response.
Processing Times & Application Fees
Processing Times
Processing times vary depending on the residence status and type of application.
Professional Fees
Our fees depend on the type of application and the scope of services provided.
Government Fees
Government fees may apply to visa changes, extensions, and permanent residence applications.
Areas We Serve
Based in Okusawa, Setagaya, Tokyo, Angkor Visa Support assists foreign residents primarily in southern Tokyo, Minato City, and the Musashi-Kosugi area of Kawasaki.
- Minato City: Shirokane-Takanawa, Shirokanedai
- Shinagawa City: Meguro Station area, Gotanda, Fudomae, Musashi-Koyama, Nishi-Koyama, Hatanodai, Oimachi
- Meguro City: Ookayama, Jiyugaoka, Midorigaoka, Senzoku
- Ota City: Denenchofu, Tamagawa, Kamata, Yukigaya-Otsuka
- Southern Setagaya: Okusawa, Todoroki, Kaminoge, Futako-Tamagawa
- Nakahara Ward, Kawasaki: Musashi-Kosugi, Shin-Maruko, Motosumiyoshi
We also welcome inquiries from residents outside these areas.
Contact Us
Your Life in Japan, Your Future Residence Status
Whether you are considering Permanent Residence, a Spouse Visa, a Dependent Visa, or a Work Visa, we can help you understand the procedures relevant to your circumstances.
Before you engage our services, we explain the application process, required documents, and professional fees.
Angkor Visa Support
Angkor Administrative Scrivener Office
Okusawa, Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan
Language Information
Some linked pages are available in Japanese only. You can use the language selector at the top right of this website to translate these pages into your preferred language.