Spouse of permanent resident etc.

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

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.

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. ① At the time of your birth, your father or mother was living in Japan with a permanent resident visa.
  2. 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

STEP
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Preparation of application documents and other necessary documents.
 
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Application documents and attached documents

2

Photo (4cm x 3cm) 1 leaf

4cm
 
3cm
 
※ 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

Others

When applying for a Certificate of Eligibility
Reply envelope (specify the address on a standard envelope and postage for 404 yen
(With simple registered mail) 1 copy
In the case of an application for permission to change the status of residence and an application for permission to renew the period of stay
· Present passport and residence card
· Postcard (write address and name)
STEP
2
Apply to Immigration Bureau
 
STEP1
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Submit documents.
STEP
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Result notification
 
An envelope or postcard delivered to the Immigration Bureau at the time of application will receive notification of the result.
STEP
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Procedure at Immigration Bureau
 
When applying for a Certificate of Eligibility
You do not need.
In the case of an application for permission to change the status of residence and an application for permission to renew the period of stay
Go to Immigration Bureau, purchase revenue stamps and sign a receipt.
Finished!

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

About service charges

* All notations are tax inclusive.
Application contents print fee cost Total cost (including consumption tax)
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!
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