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,
My wife and I are working in Japan. We are on PR status here. Our child also lives with us. Now I am planning to invite my parents and get them settled with us here in Japan. They usually visit us on tourist visa. Can they get dependent visa for Japan? No one is there to take care of them in my hometown and they are getting older. I am worried about their health and want them to live with me in Japan.
Please advise.
Thanks
Sony, I believe that dependent visas are available for dependent spouse or children only, not parents.
My parents live and work in japan. And I also have dependent visa i have visited japan for 2 times. And now I am married but my wife don’t japan’s visa.And it’s creating a big problem for me i don’t have any, idea what to do.Is it possible for me to take my wife with me in japan in my dependent visa???
bipin, I think that a dependent visa only applies to you if you are under 18. I don’t know whether your wife can get a dependent visa…
I know Bennett, dependent visa are only for me and i have visited japan 2 time in my dependent visa i can easily go japan and come back, but now i’m planning to take my wife with me and now my age is 18 over also. Plz help me to get answer of my question.
bipin, if you have a visa (not a dependent visa) then your wife can apply for a visa as your dependent. She should contact her local Japanese embassy.
My girlfriend stdy in sedney she is living there about 18 month a go..now she cant live with out me ..and also can;t live with out her,may be she will be back soon .here to take me .so what kind of doc do we need.if anybody have idia please mail me …
thank you!
Ram dhakal
hi i am an indian citizen by birth. 30 yrs old am married for the last 6 yrs and have a 9 mth old daughter. Staying with my parents. I have recently got a permanent job offer from a co in tokyo. Wish to ask whether i will be able to take my entire family along to tokyo. My wife too would be working in tokyo. Can we take our parents along on a perm basis? pls help. thanks
Prashant, I believe that dependent visas are available for dependent spouse and children only, not parents or other family.
HI,
I am a student visa holder in Japan,
I’m going to SENMON GAKKO IN JAPAN.
Can I bring my husband to Japan by dependent visa.
How can i apply for a dependent visa for my wife. what is the necessary requirements to be prepare. I am a software engr. working here in japan wtih working visa And how it will take to get the certificate of eligibility.How long will take for getting dependent visa
hi, i am dev i was in japan 10months ago for student visa.i get marred,may be i will join in specility school after 3month. and then can i bring to my wife in depended visa in japan. what is the requarment document did i need.will u expline to me please.
How can i apply for a dependent visa for my wife. what is the necessary requirements to be prepare.i was in 10months ago then i will join senmon gakko from oct2010.is that possibal to bring my wife in japan after join the senmon gakko?
hi,im lou im willing to work in japan.what will i do? im a radiation mammography technician here in the philipines…any company hospital need mammography technician or ultrasound technician.im willing to work.im married.and i want to apply my working visa…any hospital need me in japan just call me 09175492229.
good day!im mae,a fresh graduate from the Philippines with a degree of BS Psychology. I’m looking for a job in a Human Resource Office and also I can teach as well. I’m single and I’m very willing to work. I don’t yet have a working experience but I assure you that I’m a hardworking person,fast learner and willing to learn new things. If ever there is a position that fits me,just email me in my email address.thank you.
i am from japan sence 1years ago. i am a student in nihongo gakko so i wont to bring my wife in dependent visa. what is the recomended doumentation should i need? and when i was get the visa then after married. still my statues is single so how could i change into married to passport.
Hi sir its me mohan. And i just trying to go with my ladies friend as a dependent visa in japan. But i’ve not any knowledge about dependent rule of japan. And i also confusing to go as a dependent. So what should i do before i started the process.. Please give me the details soon on my mail. mohanwaiba@gmail.com
Hello,
I am working in japan from past 2 years & I posses workpermit for next year also. My family also lives with me & they also have dependent visa.
My question is for how long can my family stay in India when they posses japanese dependent visa.
hi
hello i am manoj kc from tokyo i have dependent visa i only work 28 hour in a weak … i wanna work more 20 hour i need more time eg 40 hours in weak because i need more money for me plz how can i get plz help me my mail is avi.com007@gmail.com or manojkc.manoj@yahoo.com
My husband and I live/work in Japan and we have permanent residence visa. We wish to adopt a child from our home country. Is there any visa procedure available for such a case. Many thanks if someone could help on this matter. Thank you