Can my spouse apply for my visa?

Some consulates allow married couples to submit applications together, but policies vary by location. Unmarried partners cannot apply for each other.

Do we need separate financial proof if we're married?

No, married couples can use joint bank accounts and shared income documentation. Include your marriage certificate as proof.

What if we have different nationalities?

Each person follows the visa requirements for their own passport. One partner might need a visa while the other gets visa-free entry.

Can we extend our stay once in Japan?

Tourist visa extensions are rarely granted and only for exceptional circumstances like medical emergencies. Plan to leave within your authorized stay.

How to Get Japan Visas as a Couple

Couples can apply for Japan tourist visas separately or together, but each person needs their own visa regardless of marriage status. Married couples can streamline the process by sharing financial documents, while unmarried couples must prove individual financial stability.

Determine if you need visas. Citizens of 68 countries including US, UK, Canada, Australia get 90-day visa-free entry. Everyone else needs a tourist visa. Check the Japanese embassy website for your specific nationality.
Decide on application approach. Married couples can apply together using shared bank statements and income proof. Unmarried couples must apply separately with individual financial documentation.
Gather required documents per person. Each applicant needs: valid passport, completed visa application form, recent photo, flight itinerary, hotel bookings, financial proof (bank statements showing $3,000+ or employment letter), and travel insurance.
Prepare relationship documentation. Married couples: bring marriage certificate copy. Unmarried couples: include letter explaining relationship and travel purpose, plus proof of shared accommodation bookings.
Submit applications together. Visit the Japanese consulate or authorized agency together. Some locations allow one person to submit for both if married. Processing takes 5-7 business days.
Pay fees and collect passports. Single-entry visa costs $27 per person. Multiple-entry costs $55 per person. Return together to collect passports with visas attached.

Can my spouse apply for my visa?: Some consulates allow married couples to submit applications together, but policies vary by location. Unmarried partners cannot apply for each other.
Do we need separate financial proof if we're married?: No, married couples can use joint bank accounts and shared income documentation. Include your marriage certificate as proof.
What if we have different nationalities?: Each person follows the visa requirements for their own passport. One partner might need a visa while the other gets visa-free entry.
Can we extend our stay once in Japan?: Tourist visa extensions are rarely granted and only for exceptional circumstances like medical emergencies. Plan to leave within your authorized stay.