How do I become a Japanese citizen by marriage?
Requirements for Naturalization The applicant must have lived in Japan for more than 5 years. You or your spouse must be financially independent. You would lose your own nationality once you gain Japanese citizenship.
Can an American get a Japanese passport?
A Japanese national can become a US citizen by applying for naturalization in the US. Conversely, a US national can become a Japanese national by applying for naturalization in Japan. This requires a certain period of continuous residence in Japan, followed by an application to the Japanese Ministry of Justice.
How do I get a Japanese marriage visa?
Requirements and application process
- Completed application form.
- One photograph (4 cm long × 3 cm wide)
- Family register of the Japanese national, stating that they are married to you (issued within the past 3 months)
- Marriage certificate issued by an institution in your home country.
How long does it take to get a spouse visa in Japan?
four to six weeks
The processing time for a Spouse (Dependents) Visa COE is generally four to six weeks. Where Japan Visa’s certified immigration professionals are handling the Spouse (Dependents) Visa application, the notification from the immigration authorities is sent to our office.
What happens if I marry a Japanese citizen?
Simply marrying a Japanese citizen does not automatically grant Japanese citizenship to a foreign national. Attaining Japanese citizenship must be done though the normal naturalization process. However, marrying a Japanese citizen does allow the foreign national to immediately obtain a spousal visa.
Can you live in Japan if you marry a Japanese person?
If you are married to a Japanese national and want to live in Japan with him/her, you will need a visa for a Spouse or Child of a Japanese National. It is important that your marriage is legal in Japan. This means that you have lodged your marriage at a municipality office where you reside and it is accepted.
Can I live in Japan if my wife is Japanese?
Can I get legally married in Japan if I am not Japanese?
It is possible to get legally married in Japan even if one or both of you are not Japanese citizens. The requirements to be eligible for a marriage differ in each country, and you are bound for those of your own country. When getting married in Japan, it is necessary to prove that you meet the requirements set by the law of your own country.
How can I get a Japanese passport through marriage?
Only Japanese citizens can obtain a Japanese passport, and you cannot become a Japanese citizen through marriage alone. Marriage to a Japanese national means you are eligible to apply for a spousal visa. That’s not the same as eligibility to apply for citizenship or even permanent residency.
Can I gain citizenship in Japan without meeting the requirements?
You may be able to gain citizenship in Japan without meeting this requirement, if you can satisfy any one of the following conditions: You have maintained a domicile in Japan for three years or more and are the child of a Japanese national.
Can a foreign national get a spousal visa for Japan?
However, marrying a Japanese citizen does allow the foreign national to immediately obtain a spousal visa. This visa grants the foreign national the right to stay and work freely in Japan without time restrictions or limitations on what type of employment the foreign national may accept.