Entry into Japan as spouse of Japanese citizen
Japan currently bans the entry of essentially all foreign nationals; however, one of the permitted "special exceptional circumstances" is being the legal spouse of a Japanese citizen.
What documents do I need to enter Japan as a spouse? More specifically, do I need to hold a Spouse Visa or other resident status in Japan to make use of this exception?
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Per this link, it looks like you need a koseki touhon (family register extract) showing that you're currently married to a Japanese citizen, which you can then use to apply for a visa:
Currently, all foreign nationals who wish to newly enter Japan need to apply for a visa except for those with re-entry permit [...]
(2) Spouse or child of a Japanese national/permanent resident:
Please obtain a Certificate of Eligibility or full copy of the family register/certificate of residence/residence card and contact Japan’s overseas establishments.
As far as I can tell a Certificate of Eligibility, spouse visa or any form of proof of residence in Japan is not necessary.
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If you are married to a Japanese national and want to live in Japan with him/her, you will need a visa for a Spouse or Child of a Japanese National. It is important that your marriage is legal in Japan. This means that you have lodged your marriage at a municipality office where you reside and it is accepted.Common Misconceptions About Japan Visa | Spouse Visa | Visa After a Divorce | Overstaying, etc!
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With new restrictions introduced recently, things have become more confusing. Our Japanese embassy was in contact with us saying we cannot travel to Japan on my visa anymore (same as you would get as described above). But when asking specific details they say they can't make statements and refer to the websites of the ministry of immigration. Which seems to say it's still possible to travel. Wth!
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