Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident (永住者の配偶者等)
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Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident (永住者の配偶者等)
Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident (永住者の配偶者等)
Japan · Family
What it is
Japanese status of residence for the spouse of a permanent resident, or a child born in Japan to a permanent resident who has resided in Japan continuously since birth. Typical holders: spouses of permanent or special permanent residents, and their children born and continuously resident in Japan.
Key facts
- Category
- Family
- Duration
- 5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 6 months
- Processing time
- See the Immigration Services Agency / the Japanese mission.
- 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
- Spouse of a permanent resident, or a child born in Japan to one
- Proof of the family relationship
- Certificate of Eligibility from the Immigration Services Agency
Working on this visa
Spouse/child of a permanent resident is an Appended Table II status. Immigration Act Art 19 restricts work only for Table I statuses, so there is no work restriction and the holder may take any employment in any field.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 22 July 2026.