Osaka Information Service for Foreign Residents
All consultations are confidential and free of charge.
Osaka Information Service for Foreign Residents offers information and advice on a wide range of issues including matters related to daily life in 11 languages, including Japanese. You can visit us directly at our office, or get in touch by phone, email or fax.
On the fourth Sunday of each month, we also offer specialist consultations on resident status and legal matters. Either an immigration specialist or lawyer will be available each month. Appointment required.
Feel free to ask for information and advice!
Languages | Chinese, English, Filipino, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese |
Days & Hours | Mon. & Fri 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. (except national and new year holidays. appointment required after 5:30 p.m.) Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (except national and new year holidays) 2 nd & 4 th Sun. of each month 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. (appointment required) |
Consultations | Resident status, labor and employment, medical, welfare, education and other general matters related to daily life |
Specialist Consultation Day/Hours | Alternating consultation with either immigration specialist or lawyer is held on the 4th Sunday of each month Labor Consultations are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month Consultation with Osaka Regional Immigration Bureau officials is held once a month Reservation required |
Location | Osaka Foundation of International Exchange (OFIX) 5 th Floor, MyDome Osaka, 2-5 Hommachibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka Access Map(PDF)、 Google Maps |
TEL | 06-6941-2297 |
FAX | 06-6966-2401 *only for Japanese and English |
jouhou-c@ofix.or.jp *only for Japanese and English |
Essentials for Living in Osaka
A Guide for Daily Living for Foreign Residents who live in Osaka.
11 Languages (Revised in September 2022)
Please select your language.
※ To be updated