will apply for spouse visa, can I leave country once filed?

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fastinjun New member

Member since 19 January 2020

fastinjunNew member04 April 2021 06:35:03

Submitted the application for Koseki tohon, will apply for spouse visa next week. Ive been in Japan for about 4 months on an extended visitors visa. Under the circumstances these days, can I leave Japan and come back while waiting for the spousal visa to be approved? Whats the wait time on average? My visa expires in a month.

Osaka house New member

Member since 13 January 2020

Osaka houseNew member05 April 2021 06:35:37

No if you leave Japan your visa becomes invalid and you have to apply again when you get back to Japan. Visas can take anywhere from 1 week to months. I suggest you go to immigration and ask about the status of the visa, and remind them your visa is expiring.

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