Can you apply for a status of residence and receive your residence card without going to the Immigration Office?
“I’m too busy with work to go to the Immigration Office…”
“The long waiting times are a burden…”
For those facing these challenges, many choose to have an Administrative Scrivener handle their residence procedures on their behalf.
In fact, if certain conditions are met, it is possible to apply for a status of residence and receive the residence card without personally visiting the Immigration Office.
What can you do by hiring an Administrative Scrivener?
As a general rule, procedures related to status of residence must be carried out by the applicant themselves.
However, by hiring an Administrative Scrivener, immigration procedures can be handled on your behalf.
📌 Main Procedures That Can Be Handled
📊 Application for Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
📊 Application for Change of Status of Residence
📊 Application for Extension of Period of Stay
📊 Application for Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted
All of these procedures can be completed without visiting the Immigration Office in person.
Can an Administrative Scrivener also receive your residence card on your behalf?
In conclusion, it is possible under certain conditions.
There are cases where an Administrative Scrivener can receive the residence card on behalf of the applicant.
In such cases, the Administrative Scrivener will collect the card from the Immigration Office and then deliver it to the applicant.
Benefits of Not Having to Visit the Immigration Office
📌 Benefits from the User’s Perspective
📌 No long waiting times required
📌 No need to take time off work on weekdays
📌 Avoid the risk of revisiting due to incomplete or incorrect documents
📌 Higher approval success rate with professional review
Step-by-Step Process
📌 Step ①: Hearing
Confirm your current situation, status of residence, and purpose
📌 Step ②: Document Preparation & Collection
Guidance on required documents
Preparation of application forms and statement of reasons
📌 Step ③: Application to Immigration
The Administrative Scrivener submits the application to the Immigration Office on your behalf
📌 Step ④: Screening
Approximately 1 to 4 months (depending on the case)
📌 Step ⑤: Receipt of Residence Card
The Administrative Scrivener receives the residence card on your behalf
Then delivers it to you
Estimated Processing Time
📊 Application for Change or Extension of Status of Residence
Approximately 1 to 3 months
📊 Application for Certificate of Eligibility (COE)
Approximately 1 to 4 monthsThe timeline may vary based on the type of application, completeness of documents, and workload of the Immigration Office.
Recommended for the Following
✅ Those who are too busy to visit the Immigration Office
✅ Those who want to ensure a successful approval
✅ Those who feel unsure about preparing documents
✅ Companies looking to hire and manage foreign workers
Benefits of Consulting an Administrative Scrivener
At Administrative Scrivener Taro Fujita Office
✅ Nationwide support / Multilingual services (English, Chinese, etc.)
✅ Consultation available via LINE and Zoom
✅ Full support from application to residence card receipt
If you want to renew your visa and receive your residence card smoothly without visiting the Immigration Office, start with a free consultation today!
