I now have an approved ‘Certificate of Eligibility’ (well my mother-in-law does, it will be mailed to me soon) which is the most difficult part of the spousal visa application process. I’ll just need to fill in a short form and take it to the Japanese consulate and within a few weeks of that date I’ll have my visa!

Will wait until we’re a bit closer to our moving date before that happens though. Another weight off my shoulders!