In order to live as a family（child or spouse） in Japan, it is necessary to obtain a visa that meets the requirements. In addition, in order to live in Japan after the period specified by visa, it is necessary to renew the period of stay before the end of the period of stay.

目次

• ○  【dependent】
• ○  【Spouse or Child of Japanese National】
• ○  【Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident】
• ○  【Long Term Resident】

【dependent】

This is a VISA（status of residence） for spouses and children who are supported by foreigners residing in Japan to work or study in Japan. It is a requirement to be supported. In principle, the person will not be able to work under this status of residence, but by obtaining a permit from the Immigration Bureau, the person will be able to work within 28 hours per week（excluding engaging in entertainment business）. The screening will confirm whether the main body has the support ability of the child or spouse.

【Spouse or Child of Japanese National】

This is a VISA（status of residence） for a Japanese spouse, those born as the children of Japanese nationals or children adopted as special adopted child . This VISA（status of residence） has no restrictions on employment, so the person can work freely if the business is legal. If the person is a spouse, divorced or died from the married Japanese, the person will no longer be a Japanese spouse. so if the person wishs to stay in Japan after that, the person should consider changing to another VISA（status of residence）.

【Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident】

This is a a VISA（status of residence） for the spouses of permanent residents or those born as the children of permanent residents in Japan and who have continued to reside in Japan.This VISA（status of residence） has no restrictions on employment, so the person can work freely if the business is legal. If the person is a spouse, divorced or died from the married Permanent Resident , the person will no longer be a spouse of Permanent Resident . so if the person wishs to stay in Japan after that, the person should consider changing to another VISA（status of residence）.

【Long Term Resident】

This is a a VISA（status of residence） for those who are authorized to reside in Japan with a period of stay designated by the Minister of Justice in consideration of special circumstances.This includes a variety of foreigners, including Japanese III and their spouses, foreigners who divorced or died from the Japanese, and foreigners who live in Japan to raise children born between the Japanese and the foreigner. There are foreigners with special reasons.