Japan•AsiaSpouse or Child of Japanese National Visa
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-28 days
Application Fee
3,000 JPY
Stay Duration
6 months
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for spouses and children of Japanese nationals. Allows unlimited residence and work in Japan. Direct pathway to permanent residency.
Spouse or Child of Japanese National visa is for individuals married to Japanese nationals or children of Japanese nationals. Provides unlimited work rights and direct access to permanent residency after 3 years of genuine marriage and 1 year of residence. Valid indefinitely if renewed.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With at least 6 months validity
Passport photos
Recent photos
Marriage certificate
Issued by home country authorities
Japanese family register
Koseki Tohon showing marriage
Japanese spouse ID
Resident's Card or ID
Sponsor Documents
Japanese spouse family register
Official family register
Japanese spouse ID
Resident's Card
Letter of guarantee
From Japanese spouse
Employment certificate
If employed, proof of employment
Tax certificate
Proof of tax payments
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Advantages
- Unlimited work rights
- Fast path to permanent residency
- Can sponsor children
- Indefinite renewal possible
- No financial requirements
- Straightforward application
Considerations
- Requires legal marriage
- Divorce requires visa change notification
- Depends on spouse's status in Japan
- Must maintain marriage for PR eligibility
Application Process
Register marriage
Marriage must be legally registered in Japan
Prepare documents
Gather marriage certificate, family register, spouse's ID
Apply at immigration
If already in Japan, apply at local immigration office
Or apply at embassy
If outside Japan, apply at Japanese embassy
Pay visa fee
Pay 3,000 JPY
Receive visa/status
Visa granted or status of residence issued
Application Forms
Application for Change of Status of Residence
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