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初回相談は無料です。行政書士が1〜2営業日以内にご返信します。

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登録するだけで、ビザ期限の3ヶ月前・1ヶ月前に自動でお知らせします。最新の入管情報も週次でお届けします。

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Renewal reminder — 3 months & 1 month before expiry期限3ヶ月前・1ヶ月前にリマインダーメール
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Weekly Japan immigration updates in plain English日本の入管制度の最新情報を週次でお届け
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Instant alerts when rules change for your visa typeあなたのビザに影響する制度変更を即座にお知らせ
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What happens after you register?登録後の流れ

Here's exactly what to expect.登録後にお届けする内容です。

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Confirmation email immediately登録完了メールが届きます
You'll receive a summary of what you signed up for and what to expect next.登録内容と今後の流れをまとめたメールをお送りします。
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Weekly immigration updates週次で最新情報をお届け
Every week, the most important changes to Japan's immigration rules — only what's relevant to your visa type.あなたのビザ種類に関係する制度変更のみをピックアップしてお届けします。
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Renewal reminder at the right time更新時期に自動でリマインド
We'll email you 3 months before and again 1 month before your visa expires with a clear checklist.期限の3ヶ月前・1ヶ月前に、準備すべきことのチェックリストをお送りします。
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Visa support for your team.外国人スタッフのビザを、まるごとお任せください。

We handle visa renewals, status changes, and HR compliance for companies with foreign employees — in English.ビザ更新・在留資格変更・採用予定者のビザ申請まで、英語対応でワンストップ対応します。

We'll respond within 1–2 business days with a proposal.1〜2営業日以内にご連絡・お見積りをお送りします。

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Is the first consultation free?相談は無料ですか？
Yes — initial questions and consultations are always free.はい、初回のお問い合わせ・相談は無料です。
Can you help with any visa type?どんなビザでも相談できますか？
We handle most residence statuses including work visas, spouse visas, PR, and naturalization.技人国・配偶者ビザ・永住・帰化など主要な在留資格に対応しています。
Do you respond in English?英語での対応はできますか？
Yes. All communication can be done in English, Japanese, or Vietnamese.英語・ベトナム語でのご相談も承っています。
What's the visa reminder?ビザ期限リマインダーとは？
Register your visa expiry and we'll email you 3 months and 1 month before it expires — free, forever.ビザ期限を登録すると、3ヶ月前・1ヶ月前に自動でメールでお知らせします。完全無料です。