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 have to: Contact a Japanese Embassy or Consulate near you. Collect the required documents for a Japan Spouse Visa (see below) Submit the Japan Spouse Visa application either directly at the Embassy/Consulate or at the travel agency or visa application agency. Collect the visa.
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!
Once you are legally married, you are eligible for: Spouse of Japanese national visa if your spouse is a Japanese national. Long term resident visa if your spouse is a long term resident visa holder. Spouse of permanent resident visa if your spouse is a permanent resident visa holder.
If your spouse wishes to relocate with you to the United States, he/she will require an immigrant visa. A Lawful Permanent Resident who is married to a U.S.citizen may apply to become a naturalized U.S. citizen after three years residence in the United States.
The first step is to file a Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130, with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for your spouse (husband or wife) to immigrate to the United States.
The application for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) is made by your sponsor in Japan at the nearest regional immigration authority to his/her place of residence. Employers or schools as well as relatives could become your sponsors.
When you enter Japan, you are requested to hand in a Customs Declaration form for both your personal effects and unaccompanied baggage at the Customs Clearance. Customs Declaration forms are available on the plane, the ship or at the airport Customs Inspection Area. You may also use e-filing via web page or QR code.