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Register a marriage: Malaysian and foreigner

For a Japanese citizen marrying a Malaysian citizen: a non-Muslim marriage at JPN, then the spouse visa (LTSVP), then permission to work.

Last verified 1 Nov 2026

This guide follows one real couple: a Japanese citizen and a Malaysian citizen. It covers a non-Muslim marriage registered at JPN.

There are five stages across four agencies: the town hall in Japan, the Embassy of Japan and Wisma Putra, JPN, and Immigration.

Each office can ask for slightly different things. Always confirm with the office before you go.

The 5 steps

  1. 1Prepare documents in JapanTown hall in JapanDraft
  2. 2Verify and legalise documents in MalaysiaEmbassy of Japan · Wisma PutraDraft
  3. 3Marriage registration at JPNJPNDraft
  4. 4Spouse visa (LTSVP) first applicationImmigrationDraft
  5. 5Spouse visa renewal and permission to workImmigrationDraft
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