DIVORCE CERTIFICATE
2022/7/29
For foreign nationals divorced from Japanese spouse may apply for Divorce Certificate. To apply Divorce Certificate, the following documents are required.
1 KOSEKI TOHON (Family Resister) issued within 6 months
(※ Record of the divorce must be written in the KOSEKI TOHON)
2 Authorization Letter from the Japanese ex-spouse
3 Photo Copy of ID/Passport of the Japanese ex-spouse
For Philippine nationals divorced from Japanese spouse who have no more communication and need to file Judicial Recognition of Foreign Divorce in the Philippines, you may call or email the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines for consultation.
1 KOSEKI TOHON (Family Resister) issued within 6 months
(※ Record of the divorce must be written in the KOSEKI TOHON)
2 Authorization Letter from the Japanese ex-spouse
3 Photo Copy of ID/Passport of the Japanese ex-spouse
For Philippine nationals divorced from Japanese spouse who have no more communication and need to file Judicial Recognition of Foreign Divorce in the Philippines, you may call or email the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines for consultation.