Kagoshima International Association's facilities in the Kagoshima Prefectural Citizens' Exchange Center - the International Exchange Plaza and Consultation Desk for Foreign Residents, will reopen on 8^th May (Fri). The passport service counter will operate as usual.

When using the services and facilities, we ask that you wear a mask and use hand sanitiser.

Also, when visiting the Consultation Desk for Foreign Residents, please call before your visit, if possible.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

To all foreign residents who are currently residing in Kagoshima, we are here for you. If you are in any bout of trouble or in need of general assistance, please come and consult with us.

Whether in relation to residency eligibility; job hunting; sickness; pregnancy or children's education etc., the team will be able to provide good and easy to understand information which will aid in answering your query(ies).

There are a variety of other languages that our team can speak, so if you speak another language, please let us which language you will need! *See below for language list

When does it start?

• October 4^th

Which days can I access the team?

• From Tuesday-Sunday (as the team is closed on Monday, but will be open if Monday falls on a holiday, in which circumstance will cause the office to close on the nearest possible normal working day)

*Please note that during the period of December 29^th until January 3^rd, the office is closed.

What time can I access this help service?

• Anytime between 9:00 and 17:00

Methods of Reaching the team?

• Coming to the office and discussing in person:

Kagoshima Prefectural Citizen's Exchange Centre, 1^st Floor

(opposite the Passport Centre)

14-50, Yamashitacho

Kagoshima, Kagoshima

Japan 892-0816

Kagoshima International Association (KIA)

• View the map at: www.kiaweb.or.jp/service.html#access

Translation of the page may be necessary for those who do not speak Japanese

• You can phone us on: 070-7662-4541

The support is free, but you may need to pay for the call

What languages are available at the help centre?

Our team can speak 4 languages:

Chinese | English | Japanese | Vietnamese

However, we also employ the use of an interpretation company to further our outreach so that we can provide assistance for those of you whose mother tongue is written below!

Burmese | French | German | Indonesian | Italian | Korean | Khmer | Malay

Mongolian | Nepali | Portuguese | Russian | Spanish | Tagalog | Thai

Leaflets

PDF※チラシ(ちらし)［表(おもて)］データ.pdf

PDF※チラシ(ちらし)［裏(うら)］データ.pdf

Overseas residents in living in Kagoshima! Won't you try giving a speech in Japanese?

Having any problems or trouble with Japanese life? We are here to help you solve your problems. Our consultation service is free, and our friendly staff speaks English, Mandarin, and Korean. You may consult with us by telephone or email, and if you are coming to the association, do drop us a note as to when you will arrive, as there may be times when we are not available. Your privacy will be respected, so please do not hesitate to contact us.