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Based on your situation (countries of residence, marital history, visa status, etc.) we clarify exactly which documents are needed.
Clarity service for international marriage and Japan spouse visa
Updated: April 1, 2026
You want to marry your Filipino partner and build a life together in Japan.
This service creates a personalized document roadmap — clarifying exactly which documents you need, in what order, and submitted where, based on your specific situation.
International marriage involves two countries' bureaucracies. What documents are needed? In what order? Where do they go? Even after researching online, most couples find it hard to map generic information to their own circumstances.
Starting without a clear picture means risk of wrong sequencing, missing documents, and avoidable delays.
This service is about making the map first — so you know where you are, what comes next, and what's ahead.
Personalized Document Roadmap
¥49,800
¥54,780 including tax
Order Your RoadmapAfter ordering, you'll complete a pre-screening form. We'll build your custom roadmap from there.
Most questions we receive are not simple "which documents do I need?" questions. The most common ones are:
The underlying problem is that the overall picture is unclear.
This service addresses that first — making the full picture visible, so you can then move forward with fewer wrong turns.
We're not sure if the order we're planning is correct.
Should we do Japan-first or Philippines-first for the marriage? We can't decide.
We researched online but the information is scattered and hard to apply to our case.
We don't know where to submit each document.
We're not sure how to get the Philippine documents we need.
My partner is still in the Philippines — we don't know what they can do from there vs. what needs outside help.
We feel we might need a scrivener or lawyer at some point but don't know when.
We don't see the full path from marriage to actually living together in Japan.
We're afraid of starting and then realizing we did things in the wrong order.
If these concerns apply to you, getting clarity on the full picture first will save time and effort.
Build the map before collecting documents. That's the purpose of this service.
Based on your situation (countries of residence, marital history, visa status, etc.) we clarify exactly which documents are needed.
What to do first, what comes after. Including the Japan-first vs. Philippines-first marriage question.
Which institution receives what. The full path from current status to living together in Japan, with estimated timeframes.
We also indicate at which stage you are likely to need an administrative scrivener or immigration attorney.
The goal is understanding the flow, not just isolated facts.
"Where you are now. What's next. What comes after that." — that becomes clear.
After ordering, you fill out a form about your current situation. This is how we understand your specific circumstances.
We analyze your answers and organize the required documents, order of procedures, submission targets, and estimated timeline. We may follow up with questions if needed.
Your completed roadmap is delivered as a procedure map and schedule — a practical guide you can act on.
For 7 days after delivery, you can email us questions about the roadmap contents. We reply within 2 business days.
We deliver a procedure map and schedule tailored to your situation.
Not just a document checklist. The order of procedures, where to submit each item, the overall flow, and estimated timeframes — organized in a format you can follow without confusion.
Not a compilation of information — an actionable map.
What to do now. What's next. What you'll need later. All in one organized view.
Filipino-Japanese couples where the Filipino partner is abroad and you want to get married in Japan.
Couples planning not just the marriage but the full path to living together in Japan.
People who have researched online but can't apply the information to their own case.
Couples who want to avoid detours and do-overs.
Those who want to understand the full picture first, then proceed step by step.
If you already know exactly what you need and just want to order specific documents, our document retrieval service may be a better fit.
Personalized Document Roadmap
¥49,800
¥54,780 including tax
This includes: your situation review, custom roadmap creation, and 7-day email follow-up after delivery (replies within 2 business days).
If you then proceed to our document retrieval service, roadmap clients receive a ¥20,000 discount on the document retrieval package.
Roadmap Client Benefit
If you proceed to a document retrieval package, ¥20,000 is deducted from the document retrieval fee.
Know exactly what you need, in what order, submitted where — before making a single move. Order your personalized roadmap and we'll map it all out for your specific situation.
Service begins after payment. No refunds after work starts. Not legal advice — see important notes below.
※ This is a private document retrieval service by IGRS Inc. We are not affiliated with PSA, NBI, DFA, or any Philippine government agency.