Dependent Visa
There has been some discussion in the Visa eligibility section about whether you are allowed to work if you have a dependent visa. The answer is that you can, but only if you apply for permission and get a work permit.
It’s a bit confusing, because the Ministry of Foreign Affaris website (under Types and Categories of Visa) says that you may not work on a dependent visa.
Under the “Statuses of residence for engaging in specified activities in Japan”, there are three categories:
(a) Statuses of residence permitting work
(b) Statuses of residence not permitting work
(c) Whether work is permitted or not depends on the contents of individual permits
Dependent visa is listed in the category of “(b) Statuses of residence not permitting work”. This seems pretty clear-cut — you can’t work if you are a dependent. The activities you may carry out are “Daily living activities on the part of the spouse or unmarried minor child of those who stay in Japan with a status of residence mentioned in Table (a) (excluding Diplomat and Official) or with a Cultural Activities or College Student status of residence.”
However, a few people have commented (special thanks to Bryet and Mark) that it is possible to get a work permit, which allows you to work with restrictions (e.g. the type of job or the hours you can work). You should apply to the immigration department if you need more information on this.
HI,
I’m going to university IN JAPAN next month.
Can I bring my wife to Japan by dependent visa.
how can she get work permit?
I 15 years exp in finance and accounting and I want work visa please guide me in this regard.I have bachelor degree in commerce.
my wife have a dependend visa of japan, i also want to come there. government can give me a depandend visa? please kindly give a better suggastion. thanks
HI this is thameem i want marry a Japanese woman so pleas tel me how to do pleas send the deitals as posscibal to my mail…… Thank you so mach
HI
Hello im 24 years old an i want marrie a japanese Women with in a 6 month or 1 year an i need to know the detiles so plz send me to my mail help me plz very argent my mail ID (thameem_thameem25@yahoo.com)
Thank you so mach……………
hello I am 32years old lady who married living in japan.i like to work in japan
but i have dependent visa.but dependent visa is applicable only for part time job.but how can i get full time job?.please mail me me about visa processing
My wife is studying in Japan since 3 month, can she apply for a dependent Visa?
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GOOD DAY sir/mam i been working in japan for 3 years and my contract ends in 3years. how can i get a working visa in japan because i want to work again in your peaceful country please help me to get a working visa thank you and more power…… godspeed
HELLO,
IM WORKING RIGHT NOW IN JAPAN WITH SPECIALIST AND HUMANITIES VISA , I WANT INVITE MY WIFE AS DEPENDENT VISA WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS NEEDED IN ORDER TO ACQUIRED DEPENDENT VISA FOR MY WIFE ANY BODY KNOWS???? THANKS YOU!!!!
hi i am vicky can u tell me how much age to get the depaendent visa in japan
HELLO,
IM WORKING RIGHT NOW IN JAPAN WITH SPECIALIST AND HUMANITIES VISA , DEPENDENT VISA WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS NEEDED IN ORDER TO ACQUIRED DEPENDENT ??? THANKS YOU!!!!
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hi i am rohit kumar can u tell me how much age to get the depaendent visa in japan
rohit_gaur98@yahoo.in
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Hi,
I am a student visa holder in Japan. I am going to university in Japan as research student. Can I bring my husband to Japan? If yes, what is the procedure? Please explain in details.
Thank you.
Farhana
Hi
My wife has been selected as ADP/JSP scholar and has been enrolled at University of Tokyo..She has to reach Japan in the 1st Week of April 2012.We are planning to move to japan for two years with our 4 years old son.Is it possible that we,all,mean my Wife,me and our son can move to japan at the same time?What are the procedures and requirements?
Thanks
Manzoor
Hello,
Im an Engineer (Working Visa holder) here in Japan. I want to get my family (wife,son,daughter) to live with me here in Japan. I already know how to apply
for a COE for them. My question is ; what necessary requirements(documents) do i need before going to the immigration office? I currently have their application forms. Also, am I authorized to be the one who will apply to the Immigration? or a member( japanese) from my company?
Hi,
I am an un-married s/w professional working in Japan, I am willing to get my mom to japan ,can I apply for a dependent visa for her? Kindly shed some light on this.
Thanks in Advance.
Hemanth.
Helo
Hi Pranav, as far as i know you will make some kind of Family Tree chart/organization proven that your relationship to your mom will show and fully understand by the Immigration Officers. i think the immigration office have thier own family Tree Chart form you can ask them. and also your Birth certificate which indicates your mom as your Parents. and the others requirements is already commom like your payslip/tax per year and your Contract/cerificate of employment. ect. in order to get Dependent Visa for your mom I hope this info will little help you….good luck
Bless you…
allan