PR Self-Check for Spouse Visa
Just select Yes/No. The assessment and countermeasures for missing items will display automatically (print / save as PDF available).
If even one answer is “No,” the likelihood of refusal increases significantly.
Even if there are no “No” answers, approval is not guaranteed.
For detailed advice on PR applications, please use our free consultation.
Assessment Result
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For those considering applying for permanent residence (PR) from a Japanese Spouse Visa, our immigration lawyers explain the conditions (such as 3+ years of marriage and 1+ year of residence), required documents, common reasons for refusal, and how to address them.
Permanent Residence Application from a Japanese Spouse Visa | Requirements, Documents, and Key Points [2025 Update]
For those considering PR application from a Japanese Spouse Visa, an immigration lawyer explains the requirements, documents, common refusal reasons, and countermeasures in detail.
For the complete process and document overview, also see the Permanent Residence (Comprehensive Guide).
Q&A for Permanent Residency Application
Permanent Residence Guarantor
I am married to a Japanese person and got my permanent residency visa last year. Unfortunately, it looks like we might be getting a divorce. Will I lose my visa?
Please tell me the details of the conditions for obtaining a permanent residence visa.
I am considering applying for permanent residence, but I have traveled abroad a lot for company business and I am concerned about my residency history.
I would like to apply for permanent residence, but will I be denied if I have a history of traffic violations?
Which is better, naturalization or permanent residence?
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Administrative Scrivener Corporation ACROSEED
Managing Partner: Makoto Sano
Japan Federation of Administrative Scriveners Associations (Reg. No. 01080685)
Tokyo Administrative Scriveners Association (Member No. 4568)
Founded in 1986
Now in our 39th year specializing in foreign nationals’ legal affairs across two generations.
Registered Administrative Scrivener in 2001
23 years as an international administrative scrivener.
Appointed to the Tokyo Association’s International Division in 2023
Contributing to the development and training of administrative scriveners.
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ACROSEED’s legal services are chosen by over 1,000 corporations including listed/global companies. We also have many engagements as lecturers/authors on foreign employment.
Since opening our practice in 1986, we have been involved in consulting on visa applications for foreigners for nearly 40 years as immigration lawyers.
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