Conditions for Obtaining a "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" Visa Status
AKIRA YAMAMOTO.AKIRA"We sometimes receive inquiries asking, 'Can I obtain the "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" status of residence even if we haven't had a wedding ceremony?' or 'Can I obtain the "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" status of residence if there's a significant age difference between the spouses?'"
I believe this stems from information people might encounter online, suggesting that wedding photos are required for the "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" status of residence application, or that the status is harder to obtain if there's a large age gap between the spouses.
To conclude, wedding photos are not mandatory, nor is it true that permission will be denied solely due to a significant age difference between the couple.
For the "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" status of residence application, simply having a legally recognized marriage in both countries is insufficient; it is necessary to demonstrate that the marriage is not a sham marriage.
Since very few people involved in sham marriages also hold wedding ceremonies, wedding photos can serve as one piece of evidence supporting the authenticity of the marriage.
Regarding age differences, it is not always an issue depending on the couple's ages.
For instance, if the husband is 25 and the wife is 35, the age difference is 10 years. However, considering the recent trend of later marriages, this would not feel unnatural and is unlikely to be a problem.
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