About visa application for stepchildren
Posted: May 2012, 6

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Children are also included in the “Spouse, etc. of Japanese national” visa.
spouse's stepchildEven if the child is adopted and becomes a Japanese child,
This type of visa is not accepted.
In this case, it will be a "long-term resident visa".
If a child is supported by their parents, they can receive a child visa.
Similar to a spouse visa, there are no restrictions on working.
Please contact us for more information regarding long-term resident visas.

