English-Speaking Visa & Permanent Residence Support in Tokyo, Japan
We help foreign nationals and international companies with visa applications, permanent residence and koseki records — explained clearly, in English, by a licensed gyoseishoshi.
Our Services
1.Visa application assistance
We prepare and submit applications for the following statuses of residence.
- ESI – Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services
- Business Manager
- Student
- Dependent
- Designated Activities (Japanese University Graduate, Family, etc.)
- Spouse or Child of a Japanese National etc.
- Long-Term Resident (Nikkei 3rd generation, after divorce, etc.)
- HSP – Highly Skilled Professional
- Skilled Labor
- Specified Skilled Worker
- Permanent Residence
Procedures: Certificate of Eligibility (COE) · Change of Status of Residence · Extension of Period of Stay
2.Koseki (family register) retrieval & Nikkei family record research
We obtain koseki (family register) certificates from Japanese municipalities on your behalf, including for Japanese descendants (Nikkei) living overseas. We also research Nikkei family records and provide English translations, for example for Long-Term Resident (Nikkei) visa applications.
Fees: from JPY 22,000 (tax incl.)Why Choose Us
Clear explanations in English
A former news reporter, including three years in Manila. We listen carefully and explain complicated rules simply.
Experience in international hiring
Hands-on experience helping companies hire and support international staff. We understand both sides.
Labor and social insurance knowledge
Our representative also passed the Sharoushi examination. We pay close attention to your tax, pension and health insurance records.
Transparent fees
Our fees are published on this website. The initial consultation fee is waived if you retain our services.
Free re-application
If your application is not approved, we handle one re-application with no additional professional fee (conditions apply).
Online consultations and applications
Video consultations, and online submission through the Immigration Services Agency's system.
Our Office
Keiichi Tanaka
TKG Immigration Consulting Office was established in Tokyo by Keiichi Tanaka. Our mission is to assist foreign nationals and international companies with work, business and life in Japan.
We focus on visa and residence applications. For lawsuits and legal disputes, please consult a bengoshi (attorney).
How It Works & Fees
Inquiry
Send us the inquiry form. We usually respond within 3 working days.
Consultation
Video call, up to one hour. We review your situation and give you a fee quotation.
Contract & preparation
After the contract and upfront payment, we prepare your application documents.
Submission & result
We submit your application and handle any additional document requests until the result is issued.
Fees (tax incl.)
| Initial consultation (up to one hour) Waived if you retain our services | JPY 8,800 |
| Second and subsequent consultations | JPY 11,000 / hour |
| Certificate of Eligibility or Change of Status | from JPY 176,000 |
| Extension of Stay | from JPY 66,000 |
| Permanent Residence | from JPY 220,000 |
Application fees vary by case complexity. Government fees are separate. We give you a quotation after the initial consultation.
Payment & re-application
- Payment: in two installments – upfront at the time of contract, and the balance when we submit your application.
- Re-application: if your application is not approved, we handle one re-application for the same status of residence and purpose with no additional professional fee, provided you request it within one month of the date of the notice. Government fees and actual costs are not included.
Contact Us
Please tell us what you would like to do. If you are already in Japan, please include your current visa (status of residence) and its expiry date.
- We usually respond within 3 working days.
- Your first inquiry is free of charge.
- Consultations are held by video call.
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TKG行政書士事務所
3-14 Suidocho, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo, Japan 162-0811
Keiichi Tanaka（田中 圭一）
Immigration Specialist, Gyoseishoshi