Hello. I'm Nakajima, in charge of Applying for Relationship-based VISA.
If you are planning to get a divorce, please consult us first. There may be serious Visa problem if you rush to divorce. There are many cases of divorce due to difference in social customs, but please consider your situation before you get divorced.
In this article, I will introduce the points that both a spouse of Japanese national and spouse of foreign national should consider.
○Where will you live after divorce?
・ Return to home country → Please get ready before your visa expires
・ Continue to live in Japan → You must change your visa. The condition of your
spousal visa is to be married and live with your partner. You cannot keep your
spousal visa if you get divorced.
○Types of Visas to change
・ Spouse or Child of Japanese National
Most of them change their Visa to “Long-Term Residence.”
・ Spouse or Child of Permanent Residence
Most of them change their Visa to “Long-Term Residence.”
・ Dependent:
There are many cases that the person wishes to change to working Visas such
as “Engineer/Specialists in Humanities/International Services” or “Business
Manager.”
○Problems foreigners often face
Whether they have enough assets or skills that enable you to maintain your life independently. The Immigration Bureau tends to focus on the financial situation. Please think carefully and prepare for it such as find a job, establish a corporation to become a business manager, obtain parental authority if you have a child who was born as a child of Japanese National.
You may hesitate to get divorced because of these Visa matters. You may not be able to get divorced now because of the situation.
If you are at a loss what to do, please contact us before you decide to get divorced.
Thank you for reading.
