Spouse or Child of Japanese National / Dependent (日本人の配偶者等 / 家族滞在)
Spouse or Child of Japanese National / Dependent is a residence route in Japan (Família). Spouse visa: any work allowed, PR after 3 yrs marriage + 1 yr in Japan. Dependent visa (family of work-visa holders): work max 28 h/week with permission. Gov fees ~JPY 28,000 for family.
Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 3 years.
How holders are taxed
Remittance basis for first 5 of 10 yrs.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categoria | Família |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Taxas (família) | CHF 150 |
| Rendimento / ano | — |
| Património | — |
| Estadia mín. | 0 |
| RP | 3 |
| Cidadania | 3 |
| Trabalho | yes |
| Elegível | Spouses/children of Japanese or of foreign residents |
| Impostos | Remittance basis for first 5 of 10 yrs. |
| À data de | 2026-10 |
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