Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident Visa
Embassy required
- Fee
- 3,000 JPY
- Validity
- 5 years
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities.
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Purpose of visit
Must be a legally married spouse or biological/adopted child of a Japan permanent resident.
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Financial
Permanent resident sponsor must demonstrate stable income or sufficient savings.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 45mm x 45mm, white background, taken within 6 months
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Marriage certificate
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes
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Sponsor financial
Minimum income: Sufficient stable income to maintain household; Required documents: Tax certificate, employment certificate, or proof of income of permanent resident spouse
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Certificate of
Issuing authority: Immigration Services Agency of Japan; Residence status: Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident; Validity months: 3
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Relationship evidence
Minimum evidence items: 3; Relationship type: Spouse or child of permanent resident
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare marriage certificate, relationship evidence, sponsor's income/tax documents, and permanent residence card copy.
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Processing wait
Sponsor applies for COE at Regional Immigration Bureau. Processing 1-3 months.
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Document submission
Apply for visa at Japanese Embassy/Consulate with COE.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee of approximately 3,000 JPY.
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Visa collection
Collect visa and enter Japan.