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What is a permanent spouse 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.
Please contact us if you are a foreigner who has married (registered) with a permanent resident or a permanent resident who has a child.
Requirements for obtaining a visa for spouses of permanent residents
- ● For spouses (husbands or wives) such as permanent residents
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It is necessary to say that you are a person who has the status of a spouse such as a permanent resident.
The term "spouse" here means a person who is actually married and does not include cases where a permanent resident, etc. has died or divorced from a permanent resident.
In addition, the marriage must be legally valid and is not considered legally valid in the case of common-sex marriage or same-sex marriage.
Furthermore, in this case, as a married couple lives in Japan, it is necessary to live with a spouse, such as a permanent resident, in principle. - ● If you are a child of a permanent resident, etc.
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It is necessary to say that you are a person who was born in Japan as a child of a permanent resident, etc. and continues to stay in Japan after birth.
- ① At the time of your birth, your father or mother was living in Japan with a permanent resident visa.
- ② His father died before he was born, and he had a permanent resident visa at the time of his death.
If either ① or ② applies, you are fine.
In addition, the term "child" here means a real child, and an illegitimate child or a recognized illegitimate child is recognized as a child, but an adopted child is not included.
Furthermore, the child"Born in Japan"
So, for example, if your mother gave birth in a foreign country and you were born in a foreign country, this requirement is not accepted.
Application flow
Application documents and attached documents
Photo (4cm x 3cm) 1 leaf
Please describe the name of the applicant on the back of the photo and paste it in the photo column of the application form.
Others
(With simple registered mail) 1 copy
· Postcard (write address and name)
Attachment documents necessary for application
The documents required for a visa for a spouse of a permanent resident are basically as follows, but the required documents differ depending on the person.
- In the case of application for issuance of Certificate of Eligibility for Residence Status/Application for permission to change status of residence
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- ・Marriage certificate issued by the institution of the spouse's (permanent resident) nationality
- ・Marriage certificate issued by the institution of the applicant's nationality
- ・Spouse (permanent resident) residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (for one year)
- ・Grantor of spouse (permanent resident)
- ・Residence card showing all members of the spouse's (permanent resident) household
- ・Questionnaire
- ・Several snapshots (of the couple and their appearance clearly visible)
* In addition to the above documents, there are cases where it is necessary to submit materials according to individual cases.
- When applying for permission to renew your period of stay
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- ・Proof that the marriage continues, such as a copy of family register or health insurance card
- ・Spouse (permanent resident) residence tax taxation (or tax exemption) certificate and tax payment certificate (for one year)
- ・Grantor of spouse (permanent resident)
- ・Residence card showing all members of the spouse's (permanent resident) household
* In addition to the above documents, there are cases where it is necessary to submit materials according to individual cases.
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 in foreign languages, please attach a translation.
About service charges
Application contents | print fee | cost | Total cost (including consumption tax) |
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Application for issuance of certificate of eligibility (spouse of permanent resident, etc.) | 0JPY | 77,000JPY | 77,000JPY |
Application for permission to change residence status (spouse of permanent resident, etc.) | 4000JPY | 77,000JPY | 81,000JPY |
Application for extension of period of stay (spouse of permanent resident, etc.) | 4000JPY | 34,500JPY | 38,500JPY |
For inquiries regarding spouses of permanent residents, please contact Climb, an administrative scrivener corporation!
Please feel free to contact us by phone or inquiry form!