Marrying in Japan

[Anonymous]

Hi.

I need some advice about marrying in Japan, can anyone tell me what documents I need. My home country is the UK..
Up to how long does it take to get the visa's and what are the procedures involved...

Thanks.

[Hiyodori]

Hi. You should search the forums here for "marriage" -- you'll get a lot of useful information. I posted some details about marrying in Japan on this thread:

http://www.gaijinpot.com/forums/read.php?f=17&i=682&t=556

The person inquiring was from the US, however, and the actual procedure for getting the necessary affidavit from the UK consulate may differ. I suggest that you contact them directly. The British Embassy/Consulate in Tokyo has a website that explains things:

http://www.uknow.or.jp/be/fs_map_e.htm

Look under the consular links.

Cheers,
Hiyodori