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Long-Term Resident — spouse of second-generation Japanese descendant

2 facts quoted from the official source

For the spouse of a second-generation person of Japanese descent.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, children
from the official record
Requirements
1
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

1 requirement quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Qualifying family relationship日系２世の配偶者checked 2026-07-27
Also stated by the source
  • Purpose of the routeThe official Long-Term Resident guidance has a dedicated case for the spouse of a second-generation Japanese descendant.checked 2026-07-27
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildren
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Japan?
The official source states: For the spouse of a second-generation person of Japanese descent.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children.

Every answer is quoted from the official moj.go.jp page for this route, last read 2026-08-03.

We checked 2 points against the official source; 2 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source moj.go.jpLast read 2026-08-03 Every quote on this page is from this Japan government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-08-03 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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