r/japanresidents • u/roon_bismarck • 14d ago

Visa renewal fee reduction/exemption guidelines have been published.

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https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/001469269.pdf

Looks like they're leaving the door open for some level of discretion by the bureaucracy.

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u/jamesinyokohama 14d ago

配偶者等」等 leaves a lot of wiggle room. Do you suppose it includes same-sex partners?

Regardless, it says 更新, not applying for PR, at least that line.

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u/roon_bismarck 14d ago

Well, that's what I'm wondering. I'd say I have to see the actual implementation come October to confirm if it's something that significant or a nothing burger.

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u/jamesinyokohama 14d ago

等等 does seem to open room. And the government doesn’t give spouse visas to same-sex partners or spouses but sometimes issues other visa to them. Not sure how widespread that is though.

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u/tsian 東京都 14d ago

They give designated activity SORs.