Hi all,
I’m interviewing with a Japanese company for a job that would require relocation.
When I applied I naively assumed that bringing my partner with me wouldn’t be a problem, based on my immigration experience in western countries. However the recruiter told me that since we aren’t married I cannot add him as my dependant and he would most likely have to sort his own visa out.
For context, he is self employed, has a degree in music, doesn’t speak any Japanese. So finding an employer is unlikely I think. We are not planning a permanent move at this point, just a 1-2 year adventure and see how we feel. So the visa doesn’t have to be super long term.
So my question is, what would his options be, if any?
Japan seems pretty strict with visas and I realise the easiest thing might be getting married which isn’t out of the question but neither of us want a rushed wedding for the sake of visa stuff so it isn’t ideal. Are there any other options realistically?
by uminouta