If you have permanent resident status and you marry another foreigner here, will that foreigner then be allowed to get a marriage visa?
I know foreigners that marry Japanese nationals can get a marriage visa and then they can apply for a PR after a certain time frame. But, does it work for two foreigners if one of the foreigners has a PR.
Does anyone have any insight into this particular situation?
I have a PR, but my significant other doesn’t have / isn’t close to being able to apply for PR. I am curious if there is a marriage loop hole.
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Yes the visa you want to look into is spouse of permanent resident and Is identical to spouse of National.
https://www.isa.go.jp/en/applications/procedures/zairyu_eijyu01.html
How is it a loophole…?　Yes it is possible.
[Specified visa: Spouse of permanent resident](https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/long/visa11.html) – it’s basically as a spouse of Japanese national.
They can also [apply for PR after 3 years of marriage (and one year of residency)](https://www.isa.go.jp/en/applications/procedures/zairyu_eijyu01.html).
She can get a ‘spouse or a pr’ visa.
Thanks for the links and the information. I should have looked this up before posting here. Even still, I appreciate all the help.
I think you don’t understand what a loophole is.
It’s not necessarily a loophole but just your normal usual rule in general (not only Japan). As Bulldog has mentioned its a spouse of PR visa status for your SO.
You need to prepare quite a long list of documents to prove your relationship however, be prepared. Oh I’m talking about those text messages/pictures of you and your SO before you get to marry her etc.
Source: I myself is a PR holder who marries non Japanese.
Edit: in my case it was a foreigner outside Japan. In your case, I think should be somewhat similar process wise but I have a friend whose wife (non Japanese, already in Japan) kept her visa status after marriage.
My husband is a permanent resident and I got a spouse visa from him.
Don’t get a PR. Else you are down for very bad inheritance taxes worldwide by Japan.