My wife is working in Japan with a valid work visa. I stayed in Japan this June to help her with preparations such as renting an apartment, buying furniture, etc.
Currently my Dependent COE application is still in process. When I submitted the application, I already provided a marriage certificate and a family register (within 3 months), but the officer mentioned I might need to submit a new marriage certificate later as an additional document.
So I plan to return to Taiwan on Sept 3 to get a new marriage certificate, then re-enter Japan on Sept 6 to stay with my wife for about 16 days.
My recent/planned trips:
- 2025/6/18 – 2025/9/3 (78 days)
- Planned: 2025/9/6 – 2025/9/21 (16 days) I also had a few shorter visits last year (not listed here). Looking back one year, that will total about 110 days.
👉 Question:
Has anyone had similar experience? Any risk if I leave Japan briefly and then re-enter for a short family visit while my COE is still processing?
by Easy_Chemist_7962