Spouse or Child of Japanese National Visa
Spouse or Child of Japanese National is the status of residence for foreign nationals married to a Japanese national and for those born as the child of a Japanese national. There are no restrictions on work, so holders may work in any job and for any number of hours.
Who qualifies
- The legal spouse (husband or wife) of a Japanese national
- A special adopted child of a Japanese national
- A person born as the child of a Japanese national
Points Immigration examines
- The marriage is legally valid in both Japan and the other country (common-law partners and fiancé(e)s do not qualify)
- The couple actually lives together and supports each other as a married couple
- The history of the relationship and the background to the marriage are consistent
- The couple's income or assets are sufficient to live stably in Japan
Period of stay
5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 6 months.
Main documents
- The Japanese spouse's family register (koseki) showing the marriage
- A marriage certificate issued by the authorities of the other country
- The Japanese spouse's resident tax certificate and tax payment certificate
- A letter of guarantee and a questionnaire describing the relationship
- Photos of the couple and other evidence of the relationship
We handle Certificate of Eligibility applications after marriage, changes from another status, and extensions, and can also advise on a future application for permanent residence. In the event of divorce or the spouse's death, a notification must be filed within 14 days; please consult us about your status afterwards.
Who qualifies
- The legal spouse (husband or wife) of a Japanese national
- A special adopted child of a Japanese national
- A person born as the child of a Japanese national
Points Immigration examines
- The marriage is legally valid in both Japan and the other country (common-law partners and fiancé(e)s do not qualify)
- The couple actually lives together and supports each other as a married couple
- The history of the relationship and the background to the marriage are consistent
- The couple's income or assets are sufficient to live stably in Japan
Period of stay
5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 6 months.
Main documents
- The Japanese spouse's family register (koseki) showing the marriage
- A marriage certificate issued by the authorities of the other country
- The Japanese spouse's resident tax certificate and tax payment certificate
- A letter of guarantee and a questionnaire describing the relationship
- Photos of the couple and other evidence of the relationship
We handle Certificate of Eligibility applications after marriage, changes from another status, and extensions, and can also advise on a future application for permanent residence. In the event of divorce or the spouse's death, a notification must be filed within 14 days; please consult us about your status afterwards.