Adopted child

The visa the adopted child should take depends on the parents' residency status and the type of adoption.

・Special adopted child of Japanese national

→ Spouse or children of Japanese national visa

Special adopted child is, In principle, a child who is under six years of age, whose parent-child relationship with his/her biological parents has been terminated through a family court trial, and who has acquired the status of a legitimate child of the person who is the adoptive parent in the family register.

Requirements

The child must be specially adopted by a Japanese national.

∙ Ordinary adopted child of a Japanese national

∙ Adopted child of a permanent resident

∙ Adopted child of a long-term resident who has more than 1 year period of stay.

→Long-term resident visa

Requirements

Under 6 years old in principle

Must be supported by adoptive parents

・Adopted child of a foreigner with employment status, etc.

→Dependent family visa

Must be supported by adoptive parent(s)

In addition, as with other visas, the parents' financial ability and past record of support are also subject to examination.

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