spouse visa required documents
Spouse or Child of Japanese National - Required Documents
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Japan life info The Spouse or Child of Japanese National visa status can be obtained by the spouse of a Japanese national, a specially adopted child of a Japanese national, or a child born to a Japanese national. This visa status has no restrictions on employment.
| Applicable Persons | Spouse or specially adopted child of a Japanese national, or a child born to a Japanese national |
|---|---|
| Period of Stay | 5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 6 months |
Important Notes Before Applying
- For questions about application forms and required documents, please contact the Immigration Information Center. (TEL: 0570-013904)
- Applications with incomplete documents may result in significant delays or denial of permission.
- All certificates issued in Japan must be submitted within 3 months of the date of issue.
- Documents written in foreign languages must be accompanied by a Japanese translation.
- Submitted documents will not be returned in principle.
When the Applicant is a Spouse of a Japanese National
Application for Certificate of Eligibility (New)
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| No. | Required Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for Certificate of Eligibility - 1 copy | Go to application form |
| 2 | Photograph - 1 | 4cm (H) x 3cm (W) |
| 3 | Family Register (Koseki Tohon) of the Japanese spouse | Full extract |
| 4 | Marriage certificate issued by the applicant’s country | - |
| 5 | Documents proving ability to cover living expenses in Japan | See below |
| 6 | Letter of Guarantee from the Japanese spouse | Guarantee Form (PDF) |
| 7 | Certificate of Residence (Juminhyo) of the Japanese spouse | Including all household members |
| 8 | Questionnaire - 1 copy | Questionnaire (English) (PDF) |
| 9 | Documents confirming relationship | 2-3 photos together (app editing not allowed), SNS records, call records, etc. |
| 10 | Return envelope - 1 | Standard envelope with recipient address and registered mail stamps attached |
Documents Proving Ability to Cover Living Expenses
- Residence tax certificate (taxation/non-taxation) and tax payment certificate for the past year for the person covering the applicant’s living expenses
- If the above documents are insufficient:
- Copy of bank passbook (screenshot of web banking is acceptable)
- Certificate of expected employment or job offer letter (issued by a Japanese company)
- Other equivalent documents
Questionnaire Forms in Multiple Languages
| Language | Download |
|---|---|
| Japanese | |
| English | |
| Chinese (Simplified) | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | |
| Korean | |
| Vietnamese | |
| Tagalog | |
| Indonesian | |
| Portuguese |
Application for Change of Status of Residence
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| No. | Required Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for Change of Status of Residence - 1 copy | Go to application form |
| 2 | Photograph - 1 | Not required for those under 16 years old |
| 3 | Family Register (Koseki Tohon) of the Japanese spouse | - |
| 4 | Marriage certificate issued by the applicant’s country | - |
| 5 | Documents proving ability to cover living expenses in Japan | Same as new application |
| 6 | Letter of Guarantee from the Japanese spouse | - |
| 7 | Certificate of Residence (Juminhyo) of the Japanese spouse | - |
| 8 | Questionnaire - 1 copy | - |
| 9 | Documents confirming relationship | - |
| 10 | Passport and Residence Card | For presentation |
Application for Extension of Period of Stay
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| No. | Required Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for Extension of Period of Stay - 1 copy | Go to application form |
| 2 | Photograph - 1 | Not required for those under 16 or for extensions of 3 months or less |
| 3 | Family Register (Koseki Tohon) of the Japanese spouse | - |
| 4 | Documents proving ability to cover living expenses in Japan | - |
| 5 | Letter of Guarantee from the Japanese spouse | - |
| 6 | Certificate of Residence (Juminhyo) of the Japanese spouse | - |
| 7 | Passport and Residence Card | For presentation |
When the Applicant is a Child of a Japanese National
Different documents are required when applying as a child born to a Japanese national.
For details, please refer to the Immigration Services Agency website.
In Case of Divorce or Death of Spouse
If you divorce or your Japanese spouse passes away:
- Visa extension is not possible.
- You must report to the Immigration Services Agency within 14 days of divorce or death.
- You should consider the following options:
- Change to Long-term Resident - If certain conditions are met
- Change to another visa status - Employment, etc.
- Return to home country
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