I know there have been many posts on this topic so I'll try and keep my post brief.
My Cambodian partner and I got married in Japan.
I was told by the Cambodian Embassy in Japan that once I registered the marriage at the Cambodian Embassy here in Tokyo (which I have done) I would also be able to register the marriage at the Japanese Embassy in Phnom Penh and apply for a visa to bring my partner to Japan from there.
However, when I contacted the Japanese Embassy in Phnom Penh they informed me they can't register the marriage and they only issue short stay visas (90 days) and not spousal visas. They advised me to contact the Immigration Bureau in Tokyo.
The list of documents that the Immigration Bureau require to apply for a spousal visa includes documents that prove our marriage in both countries. Since our marriage is not recognized in Cambodia it's necessary for me to write a letter to explain why it was not possible to get a marriage certificate issued in Cambodia (which I've explained in previous posts on Khmer440).
The Immigration Bureau said it would strengthen my case if there was evidence of other people who struggled to get a marriage certificate issued in Cambodia and had to pay obscene amounts and wait an exceedingly long time.
I already have an acquaintance who is willing to write a letter to this effect once he manages to get the certificate. He's been trying for over a year and still counting...
If anyone is willing to help me out I'd be grateful.
The letter can be as short/long as you want it to be. With some details such as: it took my partner and I 6 months, 9 months, 1 year to get the marriage certificate, it cost us $1,000/$2,000 etc
Preferably with a name and contact info incase the immigration bureau need to make contact though I think the letter itself should be enough.
The information would only be used to prove that it can be difficult to get a marriage certificate issued in Cambodia which would support my, I should say our (hubby and I) case.
I know it's a big ask but I hope there are some people on this forum who are willing to help us out.
You can PM me on here if you are.
Thanks!
Cambodian marriage certificate difficulties
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