Spouse or Child of Japanese National
🇯🇵 Japan visas · Family
What it is
For the spouse, biological child, or special adopted child of a Japanese national. No work restrictions. Path to permanent residence after 3 years of marriage + 1 year of residence. Typical holders: spouses, children and specially adopted children of Japanese nationals.
Key facts
- Category
- Family
- Duration
- 5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 6 months
- Processing time
- 3 months
- Maximum validity
- 5 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Path to permanent residence
- Indirect route
- Dependants
- Yes
- Health insurance
- Required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (band 14,900-15,100; local amount per mission)
- JPY 15,100
- Application fee (band 29,900-30,100; local amount per mission)
- JPY 30,100
Key requirements
- Legal marriage to a Japanese national (spouse) or proof of biological/adoption relationship (child)
- Marriage certificate or birth certificate with apostille/authentication
- Spouse's family register (koseki tohon)
- Proof of financial stability
- Evidence of genuine relationship (photos, correspondence)
- Certificate of Eligibility
Working on this visa
Spouse/child of a Japanese national is an Appended Table II status. Immigration Act Art 19 restricts work only for Table I statuses, so this status has no work restriction and the holder may work in any field or occupation.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 22 July 2026.