Points for spouse of a Japanese national
The applicant must fulfill ALL of the following:
(1) People who are lawfully married to a Japanese person
The “Spouse” category DOES NOT include de facto marriages.
(2) People who are living and cooperating with their spouse
Furthermore, the marriage must fit the generally accepted concept of married lifestyle in that the relationship must be formal (lawful), and the couple should be substantially living together, cooperating and mutually aiding each other.
Necessary documents
※These are the minimum documents. Necessary documents may vary depending on your case. We recommend you to consult to an expert.
＜Applicant’s necessary documents＞
Application form for changing visa
Passport
Explanation letter
ID picture(4cm x 3cm) , 1 piece
※No background, cap or hat, and taken within 3 months
If the applicant’s term of visa is longer than 3 months
Residence card
Certificate of residence
Marriage certificate issued by applicant’s country
Translation of marriage certificate
Birth certificate
Translation of birth certificate
Snapshot picture with spouse
＜Japanese spouse’s necessary documents＞
Guarantee letter
Family registration
Acceptance certificate of marriage notification
Certificate of residence （All of family member living together）
Certificate of being imposed residential tax
Certificate of paying residential tax
For spouse doing one’s own business
Documents proving your business
Copy of tax return
Copy of business permission
For spouse being an employee
Employment certificate
Tax certificate slip
Questionnaire from immigration bureau
