Japan Marriage Visa Document Guide

Party to the Apostille Convention. Issued by the Legal Affairs Bureau + apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The procedure is simple.

📋 Required Documents

婚姻届受理証明書 (Certificate of Acceptance of Marriage Notification)

Apostille required

Birth certificate

With apostille

Criminal record certificate

Within 6 months of issuance

Passport copy

Copy of all pages

Photo (3.5×4.5cm)

Taken within the last 6 months

婚姻届受理証明書 (Certificate of Acceptance of Marriage Notification)

Party to the Apostille Convention. Issued by the Legal Affairs Bureau + apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The procedure is simple.

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The Certificate of Acceptance of Marriage Notification is issued by the Legal Affairs Bureau (法務局)

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The apostille is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (外務省)

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Japanese documents require Korean translation and notarization

1
Register Marriage
Register the marriage with the local authority in Japan and obtain a marriage certificate
2
Obtain Apostille
Obtain an apostille from the local apostille authority (it varies by country: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, courts, local government, etc.)
3
Korean Translation & Notarization
Translation by a certified translator, followed by notarization at a notary office in Korea
4
Prepare Visa Application Documents
Prepare additional documents such as a criminal record certificate, passport copy, and photos
5
Embassy or Immigration Submission
Processing time varies depending on the competent authority and the time of filing, so it must be confirmed individually.

Q. Where is the Certificate of Acceptance of Marriage Notification issued?

A. It is issued by the Japanese Legal Affairs Bureau (法務局).

Q. Where do I get the apostille?

A. It is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (外務省) or the Legal Affairs Bureau of each prefecture.

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