日本語
中文（简体字）オーバーステイの配偶者
My spouse was arrested for overstaying
A foreign national illegally staying in Japan in violation of the immigration law may still be able to receive an exceptional permit from Minister of Justice and acquire a legitimate status of residence if he/she has strong ties to Japan or such person’s circumstances call for humanitarian considerations.
What is your situation?
- I married a foreigner who is illegally staying in Japan, but I don’t know what procedures should be taken.
- My spouse (husband/wife) who is illegally staying in Japan has been detained by the Immigration office.
- I am staying in Japan illegally as I was not aware of the appropriate procedures, but I wish to continue living in Japan.
Application for provisional release
- Consultation about provisional release
- Preparation of application form and other documents for provisional release
- Meeting with detainee
- Translation of documents written in a foreign language
- Accompaniment to the legal affairs bureau
- After application, provision of support until receipt of results
Application for residence by special permission
- Consultation about residence by special permission
- Undertake procedures and the preparation of documents for residence by special permission
- Meeting with detainee
- Translation of documents written in a foreign language
- Accompaniment to the legal affairs bureau
- After application, provision of support until receipt of results
