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Spouse/Child of Japanese National
For foreign spouses or dependent children of Japanese citizens.
Duration & Rights
Period of Stay:
1, 3 or 5 years (renewable)
Work Rights:
Unlimited – can work in any profession or not work
Processing Time:
1-2 months
Quick Stats
Difficulty
1/5
Popularity
4/5
Requirements
- For spouses: Valid marriage to a Japanese national (legal marriage certificate)
- For children: Japanese parent (proof of parent-child relationship)
- Japanese national’s documents (family register, proof of income) as guarantor
Key Documents
- Marriage or birth certificate
- Koseki (family register) and juminhyo (residency record) of the Japanese spouse/parent
- Guarantee letter
- Income/tax records of the Japanese sponsor
FAQs
Do I have any work restrictions on this visa?
No – you can work full-time, part-time, or not at all.
How soon can I apply for PR?
Often after ~1 year of marriage and residence (some offices prefer 3 years). Case-by-case.
Upgrade Paths
- Permanent Resident (often eligible in ~1–3 years)