Approved Cases & Track Record for Spouse Visa (Reviews)
Real Approval Examples for Spouse Visa
About This List of Spouse Visa Approved Cases
The Spouse Visa (Spouse of Japanese National) is reviewed comprehensively based on the entire set of documents,
with particular focus on the genuineness of the marriage, actual cohabitation, and financial stability.
Even with the same international marriage and similar income levels,
outcomes may differ depending on how the relationship history is explained and what supporting evidence is provided.
On this page, we introduce real approved cases (client voices) where applicants obtained a Spouse Visa in a wide range of situations,
including first-time applications after international marriage, changes from student/work visas, cases with a large age gap or short dating period, and reapplications after refusal.
Please review cases similar to your circumstances.
1. Cases of Inviting a Spouse via Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for Spouse of Japanese National
When inviting a spouse from overseas to Japan, the entry point is applying for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) under “Spouse of Japanese National.”
In this section, we introduce cases where applicants obtained approval by organizing timelines and supporting documents for inviting an overseas spouse.
2. Cases of Obtaining “Spouse of Japanese National” (or “Spouse of Permanent Resident”) by Changing Status of Residence
If you are already residing in Japan and switching to “Spouse of Japanese National,” it is crucial to build a clear explanation that fits your current status and residence conditions.
This section summarizes cases where applicants obtained a spouse visa through a change of status.
3. Cases Where a Couple Living Overseas Obtained a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Locally and Returned to Japan
When both spouses live overseas and plan to return to Japan, the key points are communication methods, how documents are sent, and deadline management, since the COE application must be handled from abroad.
In this section, we introduce cases where applicants obtained a COE through an overseas application and successfully proceeded with returning to Japan.
4. Cases Where Applicants Entered Japan on a Short-Term Visa and Then Changed to “Spouse of Japanese National”
If you change to “Spouse of Japanese National” after entering Japan under a short-term stay, it is essential to carefully explain your residence situation and the reality of your day-to-day life.
This section features cases where applicants obtained a spouse visa through a change of status after arriving in Japan.
5. Cases Where a 3-Year Period of Stay Was Granted upon Renewal of “Spouse of Japanese National”
During renewal, continued marital authenticity and life stability tend to be evaluated, which can affect the granted period of stay (e.g., 1 year or 3 years).
This section mainly introduces cases where applicants obtained a “3-year” period upon renewal.
6. Cases Where a Former Japanese National Obtained “Spouse of Japanese National”
When a former Japanese national returns to Japan and chooses “Spouse of Japanese National,” it is important to organize the background and maintain consistency in the explanation.
This section introduces cases where former Japanese nationals obtained a spouse visa.
7. Cases Where “Spouse of Japanese National” Was Obtained through Reapplication after Refusal
Even after an initial refusal, approval may be achieved through reapplication by correctly interpreting the pointed issues and reconstructing the supporting materials and explanations.
This section introduces cases where applicants obtained a spouse visa through reapplication after refusal.
Did you find a “Spouse of Japanese National” visa approval case similar to yours?
In the screening for the “Spouse of Japanese National” visa,
it is not enough to simply prove the fact that you are married;
what matters greatly is how you came to marriage and the reality of your current life as a couple.
Even with the same length of marriage and the same income level,
the outcome can differ significantly depending on how your circumstances are explained.
If you are considering a new application, change of status, or renewal for a “Spouse of Japanese National” visa,
please feel free to contact us.
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Please briefly tell us your marriage date, relationship history, current living situation, and income status.
We will clearly explain your
likelihood of obtaining a Spouse of Japanese National visa and the key points to watch out for during screening.
We also support changes from student or work visas, as well as reapplications after refusal.
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