Here we will introduce the different types of family visas.
Types of family visas
Dependent Visa
A family residence visa is a visa for calling a foreign family residing in Japan to Japan. Many people get a visa when they get married (registered).
Visa for Japanese spouse etc.
A Japanese spouse visa is a visa for a spouse (wife/husband) who has married (registered) a Japanese person, a Japanese child, or a special adopted child to live in Japan.
Permanent resident visa
A permanent resident's spouse visa is a person who has a permanent resident visa in Japan or was born in Japan as a spouse of a special permanent resident (hereinafter referred to as permanent resident, etc.) or as a child of a permanent resident, and wants to stay in Japan thereafter. It is a visa for people.
Click here for more information on spouses of permanent residents
Long-term Resident Visa
A settlers visa is a person who, under consideration of special reasons by the Minister of Justice, approves residence by designating a certain period of stay.
Unlike permanent resident, the period of stay is 3 year or 1 year, renewal after qualification income is necessary.
(Related visa)
Marriage visa
If you are applying for a visa for marriage (enrollment), the type of visa you apply for will change depending on the situation. First, check which visa you should apply for.