Dependent: Bring Your Family Together

Are you working or studying in Japan and hoping to bring your spouse or children to live with you?

The Dependent (Kazoku Taizai) status of residence allows foreign nationals residing in Japan on a valid work or student visa to sponsor their immediate family members. Securing this visa is the essential first step to building your life together in Japan.

Key Requirements & Rules for Dependent Status

Sponsoring a family member is a significant responsibility. The Immigration Bureau will carefully evaluate the following factors:

Sponsor's Financial Stability

The immigration office strictly evaluates your (the sponsor's) ability to financially support your family. You must prove sufficient and stable income or savings.

Proof of Relationship

You must provide official documents, such as marriage or birth certificates, proving a legal relationship.
(!) Parents or siblings cannot be sponsored.
(!) Applications in respect of children aged 18 or over will, in principle, be refused unless the sponsor can demonstrate exceptional circumstances.

Strict Work Restrictions

Dependents are generally not allowed to work. To work part-time, they must obtain special permission, which strictly limits work to 28 hours per week.

Warning: Financial Scrutiny and Overwork Risks

Immigration closely scrutinizes your tax records and income stability. If your income is deemed insufficient, the application will be denied. Furthermore, once your family is in Japan, exceeding the 28-hour part-time work limit is a severe violation that will likely lead to a visa renewal denial or even deportation for the dependent.

Our Complete Support for Family Reunification

We understand how important it is to be with your loved ones. Our administrative scriveners provide dedicated support to make the process as smooth as possible:

Eligibility Assessment

We evaluate your financial situation and employment status to ensure you meet the strict sponsorship requirements before applying.

Document Preparation & Strategy

We guide you through gathering the necessary certificates from your home country and prepare a convincing application package.

Full Documentation & Proxy Submission

We draft a compelling explanation of your situation and handle all interactions with the Immigration Bureau on your behalf.

Ready to Reunite with Your Family in Japan?

Start with a free consultation. Tell us about your situation, and we will outline a tailored, stress-free visa application plan for your family.

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