[Spouse Visa Approval Case] Returning to Japan from Overseas | COE Application from Abroad → Spouse or Child of a Japanese National Approved
Spouse Visa Approval Case for a Couple Living Overseas
Case Overview | COE Application for Spouse or Child of a Japanese National from Overseas
This case involves a married couple consisting of a Japanese national and a foreign spouse residing overseas, who applied for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for Spouse or Child of a Japanese National from abroad in preparation for their return to Japan, and successfully obtained approval. Despite the special circumstances of having no resident record in Japan while stationed overseas, we provided full support from application preparation to approval through email and EMS correspondence only.
- Application Type: Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for Spouse or Child of a Japanese National
- Application Location: Overseas (preparation conducted abroad)
- Challenges: No resident record in Japan / No in-person meetings possible
- Our Support: Document review and case management via email and EMS
- Result: COE issued approximately 1.5 months after application
Client Experience | A COE Application Managed with Peace of Mind from Overseas
This is a testimonial from a client who entrusted us with their Certificate of Eligibility (COE) application for Spouse or Child of a Japanese National while residing overseas.
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Client (from Google Review) |
| Service Requested: Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Application for Spouse or Child of a Japanese National |
As we were stationed overseas and did not have a resident record in Japan, all document exchanges had to be handled exclusively through email and EMS.
Even under such circumstances, the staff handled everything with exceptional care and accuracy, and clearly explained each concern and question we had.
We requested assistance with the spouse visa (COE) application at the end of May, and received approval by early July, which was an impressively fast outcome.
We are sincerely grateful that we could entrust our case with complete peace of mind while preparing for our return to Japan. We also plan to seek their support again when applying for permanent residency in the future.
*The content of this page has been reconstructed as a case study based on an actual Google review submitted by a client of our office, with careful consideration given to personal information protection.
Who Can Benefit from This Case
When planning to return to Japan from overseas, many people feel anxious about applying for a spouse visa (COE) due to issues such as not having a resident record or being unable to consult in person. This case serves as a practical reference showing that the process can still move forward under such conditions.
- Those who wish to apply for a COE for Spouse or Child of a Japanese National while living overseas
- Those without a resident record in Japan who are concerned about the application process
- Those who want a reliable application process even with email and postal correspondence only
- Those who wish to plan ahead for permanent residency applications in the future
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