Japanese Spouse Visa - If you are applying for a visa, go to Climb, an administrative scrivener corporation in Takadanobaba, Tokyo!

What is a Japanese spouse's visa?

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.

Requirements for obtaining visas for Japanese spouses

The condition is that one of the following applies.

・ Spouse (wife / husband) who married (registered) with a Japanese person
・Japanese child or special adopted child

Application flow

1. Prepare application documents and other necessary documents.

① Application documents and attached documents
② Picture (Vertical 4 cm × Width 3 cm) 1 Leaves
※ Captured from the front within 3 months before application, sharp with no background.
Please describe the name of the applicant on the back of the photo and paste it in the photo column of the application form.
③ Other

[Application for Certificate of Eligibility]: · Reply envelope (stamp attached to fixed form envelope, stamp of 392 yen (for simple registered mail) attached) 1 teller
【Application for permission to change status of residence and application for renewal of period of stay】: · Present passport and residence card
· Postcard (write address and name)

2. Apply to the Immigration Bureau

Submit the above documents.

3. Notification of results

An envelope or postcard delivered to the Immigration Bureau at the time of application will receive notification of the result.

4. Procedures at the Immigration Bureau

[Application for Certificate of Eligibility]: You do not need.
【Application for permission to change status of residence and application for renewal of period of stay】: Go to Immigration Bureau, purchase revenue stamps and sign a receipt.

Japanese spouse visa category

There are 2 kinds of categories in Japanese visas such as spouse.
The type of attached document differs depending on the category.

"Category 1": If the applicant is a Japanese spouse (husband or wife)
"Category 2": If the applicant is a biological child or specially adopted child of a Japanese national

Attachment documents necessary for application

Basically, the documents required for a visa for a spouse of a Japanese national are as follows, but the required documents differ depending on the person.

[Application for Certificate of Eligibility]

"Category 1"

1. 1 copy of family register of spouse (Japanese)
* Documents that state the fact that you are married to the applicant.If there is no description of the fact of marriage, you will be required to submit a marriage registration acceptance certificate in addition to the family register.
2. One marriage certificate (certificate of registration) issued by an institution in the applicant's country of nationality (foreign country)
3. One copy each of the residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating one year's total income and tax payment status) of the spouse (Japanese).
4. 1 letter of guarantee from your spouse (Japanese)
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
5. 1 copy of the resident card showing all members of the spouse's (Japanese) household
6. One questionnaire *A sample of the “Questionnaire” can be downloaded from below.
7. 2-3 snapshots (of the couple and their appearance clearly visible)

"Category 2"

1. One copy of applicant's parent's family register or removal from register
2. If you were born in Japan, one of the following documents:
1. ① Birth registration acceptance certificate
2. ② Certificate of acceptance receipt certificate
3. If you were born overseas, one of the following documents:
1. ① Birth certificate issued by the institution of the country of birth
2. ② Certificate of acknowledgment of the applicant issued by an institution in the country of birth *Only for those who have a certificate of acknowledgment
4.In the case of special adoption, one of the following documents:
1. ① Special adoption notification acceptance certificate
2. (XNUMX) A certified copy of the ruling issued by a Japanese family court and a confirmation certificate pertaining to adoption
5. Resident tax taxation (exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for the person who supports the applicant in Japan (if multiple people support the applicant, the person with the higher income) (one year's total income and tax payment status are listed) )
6. 1 questionnaire
* The sample of "Questionnaire" can be downloaded from the following.

【Application for permission to change status of residence】

"Category 1"

1. 1 copy of family register of spouse (Japanese)
* Documents that state the fact that you are married to the applicant.If there is no description of the fact of marriage, you will be required to submit a marriage registration acceptance certificate in addition to the family register.
2. One marriage certificate (certificate of registration) issued by an institution in the applicant's country of nationality (foreign country)
3. One copy each of the residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating one year's total income and tax payment status) of the spouse (Japanese).
4. 1 letter of guarantee from your spouse (Japanese)
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
5. 1 copy of the resident card showing all members of the spouse's (Japanese) household
6. 1 questionnaire
* The sample of "Questionnaire" can be downloaded from the following.
7. Snapshots (2-3 snapshots of the couple that clearly show their appearance)

"Category 2"

1. One copy of applicant's parent's family register or removal from register
2. If you were born in Japan, one of the following documents:
1. ① Birth registration acceptance certificate
2. ② Certificate of acceptance receipt certificate
3. If you were born overseas, one of the following documents:
1. ① Birth certificate issued by the institution of the country of birth
2. ② Certificate of acknowledgment of the applicant issued by an institution in the country of birth *Only for those who have a certificate of acknowledgment
4. In the case of special adoption, one of the following documents
1. ① Special adoption notification acceptance certificate
2. (XNUMX) A certified copy of the ruling issued by a Japanese family court and a confirmation certificate pertaining to adoption
5. Resident tax taxation (exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for the person who supports the applicant in Japan (if multiple people support the applicant, the person with the higher income) (one year's total income and tax payment status are listed) )
6 questionnaire
* The sample of "Questionnaire" can be downloaded from the following.

【Application for extension period application period】

"Category 1"

1. One copy of the family register of the spouse (Japanese) *This must include the fact of marriage with the applicant.
2. One copy each of the residence tax taxation (or non-taxation) certificate and tax payment certificate (stating one year's total income and tax payment status) for the spouse (Japanese).
3. 1 letter of guarantee from your spouse (Japanese)
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.
4. 1 copy of residence card of spouse (Japanese) (with information on all members of the household)

"Category 2"

1. Resident tax taxation (exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate for the person who supports the applicant in Japan (if multiple people support the applicant, the person with the highest income) (one year's total income and tax payment status are listed) )
2. 1 copy of the residence card of a Japanese person (applicant's parents or adoptive parents) (with all members of the household listed)
3. 1 copy of personal guarantee
※ "Sample of guarantee" sample can be downloaded from the following.

Points to note when preparing application documents

① Please submit all certificates issued in Japan within the period of 3 months from issue date.
② If the documents to be submitted are of foreign languages, please attach a translation.