Family, Spouse and Dependent Visa

Status of Residence "Family Stays"

So-called Dependent Visa. A hasband, Wife, Children or Adopted Children of a Resident

  • The Resident who Stays in Japan with a Valid Status of Residence.
  • The Visa Applicant must be Dependent of the Resident.
  • Working is not allowed if without a "Permission to Engage in Activity other than that Permitted under the Status of Residence Previousy Granted."

Spouse, etc. of a Japanese National

Spouse, Chlidren or Adopted Children of a Japanese National

  • Spouse Legitimately Married with a Japanese National and the Matrimony is Actually ongoing.
  • Children or Adopted Children born as a Japanese National no matter where he/she was born.
  • Adopted Children based on Japanese Civil Law Art.817-2.
  • No Restriction regarding Working.

Spouse, etc. of a Permanent Resident

Spouse or Children of a Permanent Resident

  • Spouse Legitimately Married with a Permanent Resident and the Matrimony is Actually ongoing.
  • Children born in Japan as a Child of a Permanent Resident and living in Japan.
  • No Restriction regarding Working.

Be Exempted from Immigration Bureaus!

In order to apply for "Permanent Resident", you must appear at a regional immigration bureau. We collect required documents, apply at a regional immigration bureau, receive the documents and send them to you. You no longer concern about your status of residence.