To provide a technique for holding a trunk of a care-receiver at an appropriate position when lifting the trunk using a holding tool.

A transfer support apparatus 1 is an apparatus for supporting transfer of the care-receiver P in an upright sitting position. The transfer support apparatus 1 includes: a trunk holding tool 5 for holding the care-receiver P by coming in contact with the trunk of the care-receiver P in the upright sitting position; a loosening elimination mechanism for eliminating loosening between the trunk holding tool 5 and the trunk of the care-receiver P; and a lifter 6 (trunk holding tool raising means) for lifting the trunk holding tool 5 to raise the trunk of the care-receiver P.