Longer Stays with an appropriate visa such as a work visa If you will be staying longer than 90 days with an appropriate visa, you must register your address with your residence's municipal office and obtain a Resident Card (“Zairyu Card”) from regional immigration offices.
To sponsor your family member, submit a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-130. Each person you sponsor needs a separate Form I-130. You can submit the form online or by mail.
How to Fill Out Japan Visa Application Form Complete the form either by hand or electronically. Either is accepted. In fields that don't apply to you, write NA. Don't leave any field blank. Print the form in an A4-size paper. Paste a photo on the designated area. Use a black pen or font. Avoid erasures!
REQUIREMENTS Passport (in original with at least two blank visa pages). Visa Application Form. , filled in digitally but signed by hand. Photo specifications: Taken less than 6 months before the date of application. Certificate of Eligibility (original or printed copy).
How Long Does it take to Process a Japan Spouse Visa Application? The processing time for a Japanese Spouse Visa at the Embassy or Consulate is about 5-10 working days. However, the process of obtaining the Certificate of Eligibility is longer – it can take anywhere from one to three months.
You can submit the application for a Japan Visa Extension at the Immigration Office that represents the region of Japan in which you live and work/study. You can find a list of the locations of Japan's Immigration Offices on the website of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.
From City Hall: Spouse's Family Registry (koseki tohon, 戸籍謄本) Certificate of Residence (juminhyo, 住民票) Your Tax Certificate (nozei-shomeisho, 納税証明書) Your partner's Tax Certificate (nozei-shomeisho, 納税証明書) Your Resident Tax Certificate (kazei-shomeisho, 課税証明書)
You can definitely apply for a tourist visa to Japan and stay at a relative's home. It's quite common for travelers to stay with family or friends during their visit. Just make sure you fulfill the eligibility criteria for the visa and have all the required documents ready.
You must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative unless they can be considered a derivative beneficiary. See the form instructions for more information. If you submit a petition for your spouse, you must also submit Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary.
Your representative in Japan can submit the COE application at the Immigration Bureau that represents the region of Japan in which you will live or in which you will work. You can find a list of the locations of Japan's Immigration Offices on the website of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.