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kana · Joined: 24 Sep 2009 Posts: 13

My wife and I got divorced a five months ago and I have a spouse visa that's good until 2014. I am planning to leave the country for the holidays, but I fear if I go to immigration to get a reentry permit to japan, they might cancel the validity of my current spouse visa. Does anyone know what might happen? Or has anyone done this before?I'm freaking out about it.

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Q18. I got married with a Japanese citizen and have stayed in Japan with the status of residence "Spouse or Child of Japanese National." If I get divorced with the Japanese citizen during my period of stay, will the immigration control authority revoke my status of residence?
A. Since the status of residence "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" is listed on Annexed Table II of Immigration Control Act, your status of residence will not be revoked even if you reside in Japan with such resident status and get divorced with your Japanese spouse during your period of stay.
http://www.immi-moj.go.jp/english/tetuduki/zairyuu/qa.html

kana · Joined: 24 Sep 2009 Posts: 13

Alright my visa should stay the same and I can stay in japan, but can I get a reentry permit on my visa and leave Japan if I'm divorced?

kana · Joined: 24 Sep 2009 Posts: 13

Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 12:36 pm�� Post subject: Ok
Alright my visa should stay the same and I can stay in japan, but can I get a reentry permit on my visa and leave Japan if I'm divorced?

G Cthulhu · Posted: Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:03 pm Post subject: Re: Ok

Glenski · Joined: 15 Jan 2003 Posts: 12844 Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN

Your visa will be valid. No reason they should disallow a reentry permit.

kana · Joined: 24 Sep 2009 Posts: 13

I was granted a reentry permit eventhough I'm divorced. It is valid until the day my spouse visa expires which is in 2014... For future reference for anyone in a similar situation,,, don't worry.[/list]