Here, we will describe marriage and divorce of foreigners according to Japanese law. The major difference from Japanese nationals is that in addition to providing a notification in Japan, a notification must be sent to the foreigner’s own country as well. It is also necessary to undertake other kinds of notification for the marriage or divorce.

An international marriage must confirm to the law of each country of the two persons who are marrying. It is important to undertake the procedures for marriage in both countries.
Specifically, the various notifications in addition to marriage notification (refer to 3 Notifications for marriage/divorce) are stipulated in the relevant laws, such as that of alien registration; please remember to undertake these procedures. In these cases, there are many instances where notifications where notifications are issued through places of work or schools, so please inform your place of work or school.

The following conditions for marriage are stipulated under Japanese law. All of these conditions must be fulfilled.