Japan Visa & Residence Status Support Packages
Eligibility & Visa Type
Initial alignment to confirm the appropriate visa route, requirements, and timeline.
Document Preparation
Case-specific document checklist, review, structure, and submission readiness (incl. required attachments).
Application Assembly
Form completion support, packaging of the application set, and procedural coordination within scope.
Submission Guidance
Submission coordination and authority interface, directly or via licensed partner specialists (case-dependent).
Practical visa and residence status support for individuals and businesses entering Japan
Applying for a Japanese visa or changing a residence status requires more than completing forms.
The process varies significantly depending on visa type, applicant background, employment or business structure, and documentation history.
Our Visa Support Packages are designed for clients who want structured, transparent, and execution-focused support, without entering into strategic consulting or legal representation beyond the defined scope.
These packages focus on preparation, coordination, and controlled execution, while keeping responsibilities and expectations clearly defined.
Who these packages are for
These visa support packages are particularly suitable for:
foreign founders, executives, and employees relocating to Japan
individuals applying for work, business, or long-term residence statuses
companies sponsoring foreign staff
applicants who require structured preparation before formal submission
clients who want clarity and execution rather than open-ended advisory discussions
What these packages are not
To avoid misunderstandings, our visa support packages do not include:
legal representation beyond defined coordination scope
immigration guarantees or outcome assurances
discretionary decisions on behalf of authorities
employment, tax, or corporate strategy consulting
Our role is to enable a compliant and well-prepared application process, not to influence immigration decisions.
Package Overview
Package Comparison
Overview of scope and service level for our Visa Support Packages.
| Scope | Package 1 Eligibility Assessment | Package 2 Strategy & Application Preparation | Package 3 Finalization & Submission Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa eligibility assessment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Visa strategy & application positioning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Case-specific document checklist | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Document review & structuring | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Application form completion support | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Application assembly & submission readiness | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Submission guidance & process clarification | – | – | ✓ |
| Application follow-up guidance (applicant-led) | – | – | ✓ |
| Final document review & readiness check | – | – | ✓ |
| Business / market consulting | – | – | – |
| Fee | From JPY 80,000 + | From JPY 250,000 + | From JPY 350,000 + |
1. Visa Eligibility Assessment (Basic)
This package focuses on determining whether and how a visa application is feasible.
Scope
assessment of applicable visa categories
eligibility check based on individual or corporate background
high-level requirement overview
timeline and process outline
identification of potential risk factors
Fee
from JPY 80,000
(Fee is depending on visa type and complexity.
This package does not include document preparation or application handling.)
2. Visa Application Preparation
This package is designed for clients who want to prepare a complete and submission-ready visa application.
Includes Package 1, plus:
- visa strategy and positioning based on individual or business situation
- clarification of application purpose and structure
detailed document checklist tailored to the visa type
review and structuring of applicant documents
guidance on required translations and formats
coordination of missing documents
preparation for submission readiness
Scope clarification
preparation and coordination only
no filing or authority submission
no guarantee of approval
- strategy is limited to visa-related structuring (not business consulting)
Fee
from JPY 250,000
(final pricing depends on visa type and documentation effort)
3.Visa Application Finalization & Submission Support
This package is designed for clients who are ready to submit their visa application and require structured final support and submission guidance.
Includes Package 2, plus:
final review of application documents
completeness and consistency check
guidance on submission process and requirements
step-by-step support for self-submission
clarification of immigration procedures
Important notes
visa applications are submitted directly by the applicant
N&E Consulting does not submit applications to immigration authorities
support is limited to preparation and guidance
Fee
from JPY 350,000
(excluding government and third-party fees)
Scope boundary: visa-related strategy vs. business consulting
Visa applications often require case-specific structuring, such as defining the purpose of stay, employment or business setup logic, and supporting documentation (e.g. business plans for Business Manager visas).
All visa-related strategic elements that are required for a compliant application are included within the scope of the respective visa support package.
However, these packages do not include:
market entry or commercial feasibility assessments
business model validation beyond visa requirements
go / no-go decisions from a commercial perspective
long-term business or investment strategy
Where broader business or market-related analysis is required beyond immigration needs, such services are provided under separate consulting agreements.
Our visa support approach
Visa applications are not standardized products.
The required effort, documentation, and coordination vary significantly depending on visa type, applicant background, and purpose of stay.
Our approach is therefore:
case-driven, not template-based
process-focused, not outcome-oriented
structured and transparent, with clearly defined scope
coordinated, either directly or through licensed partner specialists
We focus on preparing and managing a complete, compliant, and well-documented application process, while keeping roles, responsibilities, and costs clearly separated.
Next step
If you would like to discuss which visa support package fits your situation, please contact us for an initial alignment call.
Let’s Build Bridges Together.
A structured visa process and clearly defined scope are the foundation for a successful start in Japan.