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Spouse ("applicant") of a Japanese national:

Documents certifying that the applicant is the spouse of the Japanese national (marriage certificate etc.) and his or her resident card.

Documents certifying the profession and the income of the applicant or his or her spouse.

A letter of guarantee by a person living in Japan.

The application for this visa can be carried out in Japan or abroad although application would generally be from within Japan. It is possible to change to this visa from other visa types (on completion of the standard application process). If the child of a Japanese national, the Japanese parent does not have to be in Japan, but a guarantor in Japan is necessary. In the case of a spousal visa, it is unlikely to be awarded if the Japanese spouse is not resident in Japan. The visa is for a maximum of 3 years. There are no restrictions on activities (i.e. you can legally work on this visa).