The “Dependent Visa” is for foreign professionals to bring their spouses and children to Japan. This is a severe area where a single error—such as insufficient proof of the sponsor’s income or a spouse’s “overwork” (exceeding part-time limits)—can negatively impact the family’s visa renewal and even the sponsor’s Permanent Residency application. This site systematizes strategies to defend your family’s legal status based on overwhelming legal logic.
Please select the optimal route from the two specialized hubs below according to your current situation and purpose.
A or B: Select Your Purpose and Situation
A. [Troubleshooting & Strategy Guide]
Target: Those facing crises such as refusal due to sponsor’s insufficient income, discovery of spouse’s overwork (exceeding 28 hours/week), or unpaid taxes.
This is an advanced legal strategy area designed to solve fatal errors—like “my wife worked more than 28 hours a week” or “my husband just changed jobs and cannot provide income proof”—and prevent the crisis of family separation.
Main Contents:
- Recovery strategies after the discovery of a spouse’s “overwork” (exceeding 28 hours/week).
- Proof logic to overturn refusals caused by the sponsor’s insufficient income or unpaid taxes.
- Logical breakthroughs for the complex requirements of bringing stepchildren or adopted children to Japan.
B. [Basic Knowledge & Requirements Guide]
Target: Those who are planning to bring their family (spouse and children) to Japan.
This is a dictionary and manual area covering the basic rules and mandatory requirements for bringing your family, answering questions like “Can I bring my parents?” or “How much income is required to pass the screening?”
Main Contents:
- The scope of eligible family members (the principle that parents/siblings are not allowed) and its exceptions.
- The income borderline required for sponsors and necessary supporting documents.
- The flow of acquiring “Permission to Engage in Activity Other Than That Permitted” (working 28 hours/week) and strict precautions.