International marriage
日本人と結婚する外国人向けのビザの情報をお伝えします。
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 […]
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 […]
If a foreigner raises a child born to a Japanese person in Japan after divorce or bereavement, it is possible to change the status of residence to "Long-Term Resident(LTR)".
If a foreign national raises a child born to a Japanese person as parental authority after divorce or bereavement of the Japanese person, the foreigner may be granted the status of residence of "Long-Term Resident(LTR)" .The conditions for this change to “Long-Term Resident(LTR)” to be permitted are as follows: A child supported by a foreigner […]