Proof of Relationship for Japan Family Visit Visa — Detailed 2025 Guide for Nepali Applicants

When applying for a Japan Family Visit Visa, one of the most important documents required by the Embassy of Japan in Kathmandu is the Proof of Relationship Certificate between the applicant in Nepal and the inviter in Japan. This certificate serves as legal verification that the applicant is genuinely related to the Japanese resident — such as a spouse, parent, child, or sibling. The Embassy carefully examines this document to ensure that the purpose of visit is genuine and family-oriented, not for employment or any unauthorized stay.

For Nepali citizens, this document is generally issued by the Ward Office or Municipality where the applicant permanently resides. It is an official letter, printed on the office’s letterhead, containing both the English and Nepali text. The document clearly mentions the names of the applicant and inviter, their family connection (such as husband-wife, father-son, brother-sister), permanent addresses, and citizenship details. To make it valid, it must include an official stamp and authorized signature from the local ward or municipal officer.

The Embassy accepts Marriage Relationship Certificates (for spouses), Parent-Child Relationship Certificates (for children), and General Family Relationship Certificates (for siblings or close relatives). Along with the relationship certificate, applicants are also advised to submit supporting documents such as marriage certificates, birth certificates, family relationship records (Parivarik Muddati Pramanpatra), citizenship copies, and translated versions in English or Japanese. All details in these documents — including spellings, birth dates, and addresses — must perfectly match with the applicant’s passport, Certificate of Eligibility (if applicable), and other visa forms.

A Marriage Relationship Certificate should mention the date of marriage, the names of both partners, and the place of marriage registration. A Parent-Child Relationship Certificate must include the child’s full name, birth date, birthplace, and parents’ details. Meanwhile, a Sibling Relationship Certificate must confirm that both individuals share the same parents or household. These certificates should always be recent, ideally issued within the last six months, to avoid embassy queries.

Once all relationship proofs are ready, the applicant should prepare a translated English version using professional translation services. If you submit only a Nepali document without translation, the Japanese Embassy may delay processing. Therefore, it is best to include both original and translated versions, attached together with a paper clip and arranged properly in your application file.

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