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When there is an age difference between a couple, the man is a foreigner and the woman is Japanese, the couple must proceed carefully when obtaining a spouse visa. In this article, we will explain the key points for obtaining a spouse visa for couples with a large age difference and the solutions provided by an administrative scrivener, based on the case of a Japanese woman, Ms. A (48 years old), and a French man, Mr. B (22 years old).
Consultation content: Spouse visa (marriage visa) application for a couple with an age difference
A Japanese woman, Ms. A (48 years old), and a French man, Mr. B (22 years old), are a married couple with an age difference of 26 years. Ms. A is remarried and has two children, while Mr. B is married for the first time. The two met while Ms. A was traveling, and got married after about a year of dating. Mr. A has a stable income in Japan and works as a full-time employee. Therefore, he wanted to obtain a spouse visa to bring Mr. B to Japan, so he applied for a Certificate of Eligibility for Residence Status.
Checkpoint: Points to note when applying for a spouse visa (marriage visa) for couples with an age difference
When applying for a spouse visa, couples with an age difference should pay particular attention to the following.
☑ The marriage is legally established
☑ Prepare documents that show the authenticity of the marriage
☑ Have a solid economic foundation in Japan
☑ Have no problems with communication language
Solution from an administrative scrivener: Support for spouse visa (marriage visa) applications for couples with an age difference
1. Prove the seriousness of the relationship
When there is an age difference, documents to prove that the relationship is serious are especially important. Submitting documents that explain the process from dating to marriage, photos of the two of you, and email and message history will provide reliable evidence. In this case, we emphasized at the time of application that A and B communicated daily via messaging apps and that they knew each other’s parents.
We also specifically documented the tension A felt when meeting B’s parents for the first time and the emotions he felt when they first met. Explaining in detail that your relationship was not just a formality, but that you have decided to get married with serious feelings, will give a good impression to the examiner when applying for a spouse visa.
2. Spoken language and communication
Because B could not speak Japanese, the couple communicated in English. Even if there is an age difference and language issues, it is necessary to prove that you can communicate well. Although A did not have an English qualification, he submitted evidence that he had a lot of experience traveling abroad in the past. He proved that he had stayed overseas for more than 400 days in the last five years, and appealed that he had no problems with his English ability.
3. Confirmation of economic foundation
In order to obtain a spouse visa, you are required to have a solid economic foundation in Japan. A works as a full-time employee at a Japanese company and has a stable income, so he proved that he has enough economic power to bring his spouse to Japan. In this way, economic stability is a major point in obtaining a spouse visa.
Applicable residence status: Spouse of a Japanese National (commonly known as a spouse visa)
This residence status is a visa for foreigners married to a Japanese person to live in Japan. In this case, in addition to the marriage being officially established, the couple is examined to see if they are actually living a married life. If there is an age difference, it may be suspected that the marriage is a sham, so documents that prove the authenticity of the marriage are especially important.
Summary: Spouse Visa (Marriage Visa) Application for Couples with Age Difference
If there is an age difference between couples, it is necessary to proceed carefully when obtaining a spouse visa. In particular, it is important to prepare and clearly show the substance of the married life and the economic foundation, such as an explanation of how the couple met and started dating to prove the seriousness of the relationship, documents such as SNS and photos during the relationship that support the relationship, photos of the couple meeting their parents, communication language, and especially whether the Japanese spouse’s annual income is sufficient. Even in the case of a couple with a large age difference, it is fully possible to obtain a spouse visa if you can show that the relationship is serious. Utilize the support of an administrative scrivener to aim for a reliable application.
