International Marriage Guide
Essential reading for those in a relationship with a foreign national in Japan
Basic Knowledge
What you should know before considering international marriage
Status of Residence and Residence Card
An explanation of the legal status required for foreign nationals to stay in Japan and the identification card issued to mid- to long-term residents.
Things to Do While Dating a Foreign National
Preparations to make future procedures smoother: keeping records of your relationship, researching your partner's country's marriage system, and introducing each other to family.
Constitutive vs. Declaratory Registration
An explanation of the difference between "constitutive registration" that establishes a marriage and "declaratory registration" that reports an already established marriage.
International Marriage Procedures
From submitting the marriage registration to filing at the embassy
Required Documents
A list of documents needed for international marriage: marriage registration, family register, Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage, passport, and more.
Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage
A document certifying that you are legally eligible to marry under your country's law. Also covers alternatives for countries that do not issue this certificate.
Filing at the Municipal Office
The process of submitting the marriage registration at a Japanese municipal office and key points for preparing the required documents.
Preliminary Inquiry (Juri Ukagai)
What happens when a marriage registration is subject to a preliminary inquiry, the review period, and tips to avoid it.
Spouse Visa
About the "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" status of residence
What Is a Spouse Visa?
An overview of the "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" status of residence, which offers high flexibility with no employment restrictions.
Steps to Obtain a Spouse Visa
The process from completing marriage procedures to applying for status of residence, review, and receiving the residence card.
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