Over 25 years as the trusted choice
of global companies in Japan
Since 2000, we have supported corporate clients, chiefly foreign-affiliated companies, with immigration procedures (visa applications) for the residence and employment of foreign nationals, as well as related administrative procedures. Consultation in English.
Established in 2000
Immigration every year
for 2025 applications
since the system launched
* Share of applications filed by our office in 2025 with a decision (2,214 cases) that were approved.
What's New
We update our pages and tools whenever immigration rules and guidelines change.
- 2026.10.31
NEWRevision of immigration fees (effective October 1, 2026) and how to pay fees for online applications - 2026.10.04
NEWOur Permanent Residence page has been updated to the new Guidelines (revised October 1, 2026) - 2026.10.04
NEWWe have released a pension simulator for the new Permanent Residence Guidelines - See all news
Pension Simulator
Estimates your expected future pension under the Guidelines revised October 1, 2026, from your age, income and family.
Open the simulatorOur Services
We file more than 2,000 applications with the Immigration Services Bureau every year. From hiring through changes of status, renewals, family members and permanent residence, we act on your behalf in every procedure.
From Certificates of Eligibility, changes of status and extensions to permanent residence, we handle every immigration procedure.
- Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
- Change of Status of Residence
- Extension of Period of Stay
- Permanent Residence
We also handle a range of procedures involving foreign nationals and foreign corporations.
- Support for foreign corporations entering Japan
- Authentication at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassies
- International marriage and divorce
- Translation
For a fixed advisory fee, receive ongoing support with procedures and legal consultation. Online consultation is also available.
See advisory and consultationOur fees for each procedure (excl. tax) are listed on the Services and Fees page.
Services and FeesWe do not believe that our role as specialists is simply to prepare application documents and file them.
From hiring to permanent residence
We support both companies and their foreign employees continuously: from the hiring stage through the choice of status of residence, applications, renewals, job changes and transfers, family members, and permanent residence.
Grounded in the latest rules and practice
We keep track of frequent legal amendments and changes in examination practice, and draw on more than 25 years of experience to determine the right status of residence for each person.
Part of your risk management
Confirming status of residence and managing employment properly are part of corporate compliance. We help you avoid refusals and illegal-employment issues, so you can focus on your business.
- Finance
- IT
- Media
- Manufacturing
- Consulting
- Recruitment & Staffing
- High-profile Individuals
Steps to Engagement
Inquiries about our services are free of charge. Please feel free to contact us.
Contact us
Please ask about our services through the inquiry form or by telephone.
We get back to you
After reviewing your inquiry, we will contact you within two to three business days.
Contract on your agreement
The contract is concluded only after you are satisfied with the services and the quotation.
No fees arise until you formally engage us and the contract is concluded.
See the full workflow
Introduction
Since its establishment in August 2000, Tani International Legal Consulting has supported corporate clients, chiefly foreign-affiliated companies, with immigration procedures (visa applications) relating to the residence and employment of foreign nationals, as well as various other administrative procedures.
By entrusting complex immigration procedures and residence management to specialists with confidence, we hope our clients can concentrate on their core business and on making the most of their people.
As specialists in foreign employment and immigration practice, we will continue to provide accurate, prompt service tailored to each client.
- Member, Tokyo Gyoseishoshi Lawyers Association
- Registered application agent, Immigration Services Bureau
- Councilor, Foreign Workers Employment Support Center
Get in Touch
Please contact us through our inquiry form or book an online consultation.
- ADDRESS
- Burex Kojimachi #403
3-5-2 Kojimachi, Chiyoda-ku
Tokyo 102-0083, Japan - STATIONS
- Kojimachi Sta., Yurakucho Line (Exit 1)1 min
- Hanzomon Sta., Hanzomon Line (Exit 2)3 min
- Nagatacho Sta. (Exit 9b)7 min
- Akasaka-mitsuke Sta. (Exit D)10 min