[Approved Spouse Visa Case] From Living in France to Japan｜Obtaining a Spouse of a Japanese National Visa with Support from Abroad

Case Overview｜Obtaining a Spouse of a Japanese National Visa from France with Support from Abroad

This case involves a couple living in France who decided to relocate to Japan and applied from abroad for a Spouse of a Japanese National visa (Certificate of Eligibility). Even for someone with prior experience living in Japan, filing from overseas often brings the anxiety that “obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility may be the biggest hurdle.” In this matter, with a deadline driven by the family’s schedule, we organized the required documents and review points, and achieved a 3-year spouse visa approval on the first application.

• Place of residence: France
• Family: Japanese spouse and child
• Application: Spouse of a Japanese National visa (Certificate of Eligibility)
• Background: Decided to move to Japan / Concerned about applying from overseas
• Challenge: With the deadline approaching, it was unclear whether the Certificate of Eligibility could be obtained in time
• Result: 3-year Spouse of a Japanese National visa approved on the first application

Client Story｜Feeling reassured once we could see a clear path—even from abroad

	Mr./Ms. F (Living in France)
	Requested support: Spouse of a Japanese National visa application (Certificate of Eligibility)

I decided to live in Japan with my Japanese wife and our newborn son. While preparing for the move and trying to proceed with the spouse visa application, I ran into a major obstacle—the Certificate of Eligibility.

I had lived in Japan before, but this time I was applying from overseas, and my anxiety grew: “Will we really be approved?” On top of that, my wife had already secured a job change, so we didn’t have much time.

While searching for a solution, I found ACROSEED’s website and learned that they specialize in visa applications, so I called for a consultation. Attorney Miyakawa was very kind, and based on past cases, suggested a realistic way to move forward.

They clearly explained the required documents, the overall process, and the expected review period. Even though I was overseas, I felt “We can do this” and decided to entrust the application to them.

The result exceeded my expectations: our spouse visa was approved for three years on the first application. When it felt like our path to living together as a family might be cut off, ACROSEED showed us a light of hope—and now I can watch my wife and son grow here in Japan.

People say Japan is improving its system for welcoming foreign nationals, but even someone familiar with Japan can still run into institutional barriers. If you feel anxious, I truly recommend ACROSEED.

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Who This Case Is Helpful For

When applying for a Spouse of a Japanese National visa from overseas, you may face different concerns and constraints than domestic applications—such as travel timing, family schedules, and document preparation. By organizing the overall plan in advance, you can proceed in a realistic and manageable way.

• Those who want to apply for a Spouse of a Japanese National visa from abroad (e.g., France)
• Those who are worried about obtaining the Certificate of Eligibility
• Those with a deadline due to a job change, childbirth, or a planned move
• Those who want to proceed with help from a Japan-based professional, even while living overseas

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