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.
My wife is studying in Japan. Her Visa Status is College student and she has 2 years Visa. she started to do part time job too. I would like to apply for depedent visa. please help me giving presidure regarding depedent visa.at this add
moktankumar@gmail.com
I`m a university student in japan.I have purmition stay in Japan until 2010.Just married i came here.I get married last year.
my husband live in Sri lanka yet. I want him very much.
But ,there is a problem. He has stayed in Japan.he went to sri lanka back in 1995 as overstayed. he lived few days overstay.
Now can he come to Japan as depended?
I have a scholarship from my university. and also, I have a part time job.I`m so worry about this problem.I have`t any one to say this problem.
I love him very much.I want him very much.I`m so sad.Please help me.Please.please give your kind attantion me.Thank you very much.please mail me.Thanks. your faithfully ,pushpi.
Please aswer me.I want to know soon.I am waiting till you give answer me.pranabahu@yaoo.com
Pushpika, normally your husband would qualify for a spouse visa. I don’t know if his overstay would affect that. It might be all right since it was a long time ago. But you really have to contact a Japanese embassy or the Immigration Information Centre to find out for sure.
my wife is studying Japanese language in japan since april 2008. she has started part time job too. i want to apply for depedent. is this possible?please tell me soon. i feeling alone without her.
moktanr@hotmail.com
her visa status is college student
Thank you very much. agian and agin. I am so happy with your answer.
I will ask from immigration information centre.THANKYOU VERY MUCH.
i have a working visa here in japan. i just have extended my working visa for another 1 year. i want to get my husband and child as dependent visa. can you please help me what are the requirements needed to apply for dependent visa. thank you. im hoping for your reply.
dear sir/madam,
thank you so much for reply and i am very very sorr for delay to reply. ok now month is going to august 2008 and after 6 months my wife getting a college student visa and now she is in Japan. so please tell me how apply after 6 months and its possible to apply within 6 months. i am waiting your positive reply as soon as. thank you so much.
samim
Hello Bennett,
You are doing a great service. Gr8 work.
I and my Husband are living in Japan for the last 4 yrs with a valid work permit. I would like to know whether I can get a dependent visa for my mother. My father is No More and I dont have any other siblings with me. She has no one else to support her or stay with in my home country.
Do help me..Urgent!!!
Tikoo, the rules say that dependent visas are for spouse (husband or wife) or children under 18 only. I don’t know what sort of visa your mother could get — you will need to ask elsewhere. Good luck.
i am working in japan so i invite my wife in to come in japan for dependant visa . so pls tell me what doucemrnt are required for for my wife depandant visa .
I FOLLOWED THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURS BEEN IN 3YERS. I HAVE COLLEGE STUDENT VISA & I’M STUDENT OF TECHNICAL COLLEGE.CAN I BRING MY WIFE TO JAPAN IN DEPENDENT VISA.
hi all how many time takes for result to get eligibility letter of dependent visa?
I am working with a company and have a work visa. i want my indian wife and baby here so which type of docoment i need? please tell me.
Hi,
My husband is working in Japan on a trainee visa, and i have already visited japan for 180 days covering the max limit of the tourist visa, the japanese embassy provides…
i need to visit him for another 3 months as i have no whereabouts in India except him… someone please suggest what can i do… what kind of visa i may apply to …. what are the valid recommendations
Hi
I am married to an non Japanese living in japan with dependent visa.I am an engineer & I wanted to work .I have got an opportunity, but the consultant are not willing to provide me a work visa.Is there a way to change my dependent visa to work visa.please help me
Email ID
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Hi,
I am 18 years old and im here in Tokyo visiting my brother and his wife. My brother is in the military and in Iraq right now. He is gone for six months and i am staying here on the military base with my sister in law while he is away. I want to get a job while im here and i recently found out I cant without a working visa? I am VERY confused about it and I need a job….can you help me PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE? Thanks.
I am an engineer (Indian), going to Japan on 15 December. Presently, my consultant at Japan has applied for COE (Certificate of Eligibility) for myself and will apply for working visa very soon. And, I am planning to take my family (wife and kid) with me. But, for them still I have not applied for COE. So can I apply for temporary VISA for family and after going to Japan can I apply for COE and get the dependent visa for my family.
hi bennet
im married to a japanese citizen and now my japanese husband is applying for COE, how long will it tako to obtain a COE? is it possible for me to go to japan when i get my COE?