International marriage
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Conditions for Obtaining a "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" Visa Status
"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 […]
Status of residence for same-sex marriage between foreigners
Same-sex marriage is not recognized in Japan, but it is recognized in some countries overseas.When a couple who has been legally married in a foreign country resides in Japan, if one of them has a status of residence in Japan, the same-sex spouse will be granted a status of residence of "Designated Activities".In this case, […]
Abolition of the Prohibition Period for Women's Remarriage from April 1, 2024
In Japan, until March 31, 2024, the Civil Code stipulated a prohibition period for women's remarriage. However, from April 1, 2024, the provision regarding the prohibition period for remarriage (Article 733 of the Civil Code) has been abolished. Therefore, women are now able to remarry another man immediately after divorce. In conjunction with this, the […]
Is it possible for a foreigner who has remarried a Japanese to bring his biological child from her home country to Japan?
After a foreigner gets divorced and remarries a Japanese person and obtains the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of a Japanese National", there are times when she wants to bring her biological child from his/her home country to Japan.In this case, if the child is a minor and unmarried, the status of residence […]
Is it possible to obtain the status of residence of “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” without living together?
In order for the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" to be approved, both parties must have the intention to continue the marriage, and in principle must live together and cooperate and support each other.However, even if both spouses intend to live together, they may not be able to live together.For […]
Points to be aware of when applying for a status of residence of “Spouse or Child of Japanese National”.
The status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" can be obtained by a foreigner married to a Japanese national, but it is not always granted.For example, when a Japanese person marries a foreigner whom he met only once overseas, or when he marries but does not hold a wedding ceremony, officials at […]
When a Japanese people summons foreign spouse living abroad to Japan
If a Japanese people summons foreign spouse living abroad to Japan due to work, etc., he/she will usually apply for a "Certificate of Eligibility".In this procedure, it takes about two months from applying for a "Certificate of Eligibility" to being issued.After that, the issued "Certificate of Eligibility" will be sent to a spouse living abroad.A […]
Should a foreigner working in Japan change his status of residence if he marries a Japanese person?
Foreigners working in Japan must have working visa.On the other hand, a foreigner residing in Japan who is married to a Japanese national can apply for the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National".Then, if a foreigner with a working visa marries a Japanese, should the status of residence be changed to […]
When a person with a status of residence of “Spouse or Child of Japanese National” reaches the renewal period while discussing divorce with his/her Japanese spouse
If a person with a status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" reaches the time to renew the status of residence while discussing divorce with his/her Japanese spouse, the marriage relationship is effectively broken down, Renewal of the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" will not be permitted.Therefore, […]
Japanese spouse's period of stay
In the case of the status of residence of "Spouse or Child of Japanese National", which is permitted when a foreigner marries a Japanese, the period of stay is "6 months", "1 year", "3 years", and "5 years".When renewing your status of residence, the continuity of your marriage will be determined based on your family […]