Visa Application- category -

What is a Spouse Visa? Generally speaking, there are two types of spouse visas: "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" and "Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident" visas, to be exact. This status of residence is not only for foreigners married to Japanese nationals, but also for biological children and specially adopted children of Japanese nationals...

What is Permanent Residency? Permanent residence is simply the right to continue to live in Japan for an extended period of time without changing one's current nationality. The status of "Permanent Resident" can be obtained with a Permanent Resident Permit, and only foreigners who already have a status of residence in Japan can apply to change their status of residence to "Permanent Resident"...