For those who were already living in Japan, how long did it take for you to receive your Spouse Visa after submitting the application? When I submitted mine 6 weeks ago, the lady at immigrations said I should get a slip in the mail within a month. I tried calling, but they literally don’t answer their phone. Wondering if I need to take time off work to go or just be a little more patient lol. Thanks, everyone!
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Took me almost the full 3 months.
Anything within 90 days is a normal timeframe.
Around 40 days
Mine came in about a month, IIRC
Change of status of residency (work visa to spouse visa) took about 4 weeks.
Extension of period of stay (renew spouse visa) took literally under 2 weeks.
Each individual’s circumstances and mileage will vary.
Took a little less than 3 weeks for my wife. I’ve heard that immigration is more busy lately though.
I’ve been through the process twice and both times it took about 2 weeks.
Has generally taken me anywhere from 3-7 weeks. 3 was during the end of 2020 if I recall correctly though so that’s why it was so short. It’s completely normal for it to take up to 2-3 months though
Like a month. It was in the boonies in chiba though.
A bit over a month for me. This was during the last quarter of ’22
About 2 months
Did you happen to call today? Because I don’t think they’re open weekends…
We’re in Nagoya.
Change of status: 3 weeks
Extension of stay: 2 weeks.
Those were during covid though and birders were closed/restricted.
This year’s extension took a little over 3 weeks, but it can take much longer depending on your immigration office. Give them a call if you’re concerned.
Maybe when they went to your neighbours house to ask if you seemed to be married nobody was in. 😉
I submitted mine online about 6 weeks ago still haven’t got it either. Tried calling too but always too busy. Guess they’re just taking a while at the moment.
Renew visa 3-4 working days .
Also I guess depends on the area you applying,
I applied to a very local branch where you have to wait just 1 or 2 turns in line for them to serve you .
Once I apply they say 1-2 weeks , we got the mail within a week (including weekend)
I don’t remember exactly how many days but it took a little bit more than a month for me.
Got it in two weeks, applied in Kobe.