Is a Japanese spouse visa disallowed if the couple's age difference is large or the dating period is short?

When you apply for the status of residence "Spouse of Japanese National, etc." and your application is examined by the Immigration Bureau, the so-calledMarriage TruthAs stated in other articles, the examination will be conducted from this perspective (related article ⇒[Japanese spouse visa] What are the points of immigration examination for foreigners' "sham marriage for visa"?).

In terms of the truthfulness of this marriage, one of the circumstances suspected of being a counterfeit marriage isThere is a large age difference between husband and wifeThings,Dating period is shortCan be mentioned.

Why is the large age difference between husband and wife and the short dating period a problem when applying for a Japanese spouse visa?

Certainly, the process by which a man and a woman who are dating get married and their age difference depend largely on the circumstances and values ​​of the parties concerned.
However, it is also true that many men and women marry after a fairly similar age difference and after a considerable period of dating.
According to statistics from the National Institute of Population and Social Security Research, in recent yearsThe average dating period for men and women leading up to the first marriage is about 4 yearsHas become.

The ``Spouse of Japanese National, etc.'' visa is attractive because there are no work restrictions and conditions are relaxed in relation to applying for a permanent residence permit.It is also true that there are many cases of applying for a visa based on the fact of a fake marriage..

Against this background, if the applicant applying for a visa for a "Japanese spouse, etc." has a large age difference with his / her spouse or has a short dating period, the truth of the marriage will be determined. From the point of view, it is not unreasonable to be suspicious of immigration.

Then,There is a large age difference between husband and wifeThings,Dating period is shortIf so, how do you show the "truth of marriage"?

What are the points of applying for a Japanese spouse visa to show the truth of marriage?

It is difficult to give an index as to how old a couple should be over the age difference to be suspected of being a fake marriage.If the age difference between the couple is 15 years or moreIn practice, it can be said that there is a higher possibility that permission will be refused.

Of course, as the age difference increases from 20, 25, to 30 years, the possibility of rejection increases.
さ ら に,Countries with low per capita GDP from visa applicantsIf so, there is more suspicion about this fake marriage.

Also, as mentioned above, the average dating period in Japan is 4 years, which is a relatively long period of time.
for that reason,If the dating period is about half a year, the examination will be strict.It can be said.

Then, what kind of points should be cleared at the time of application as a way to deal with such a situation?

1. ➀ Where the two met and their pastBackground of datingwill be explained in detail.
2. ② Spending time with each other's relatives and friendsSubmit photos and historyand explain that they are in a deep relationship.
3. ③ Linguistic communicationAs a method, explain that you both understand each other's native language to some extent and that there will be no communication problems.
4. 4 weddingList.This is a fact that if you are having a big and expensive wedding, you can not expect cost-effectiveness in many cases if it is a fake marriage, so it is a fact that you can tell that it is a sincere dating / marriage. I can say.

In addition to these, I think there is a device for explanation that suits the situation.
What is important is whether the couple has a large age difference or a short dating period.Explain the fact that the relationship between the two is sincere with the materials.

“Even if I apply for a Japanese spouse visa on my own, I fear it will be rejected.”If you are unsure, why not consult an administrative scrivener?

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