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Dependent Visa

Processing
COE 1-3 months
Cost
From ¥3,000
Validity
Matches the sponsor’s stay

Status for the spouse and children of a foreign resident holding a work, university-level student or other qualifying status.

Requirements

  • Sponsor holds a valid qualifying residence status (most work and study statuses)
  • Genuine spousal or parent-child relationship
  • Sponsor can financially support the dependants
  • Certificate of Eligibility for each family member

Time and cost

Processing time
COE 1-3 months, then visa about 5 working days
Validity
Matches the sponsor’s period of stay
Cost

From ¥3,000

Required

  • ¥0 certificate of eligibility (COE)
  • ¥3,000 visa fee (single-entry; multiple-entry ¥6,000)
  • Each family member pays their own fees.
Path to residency
Dependants follow the sponsor’s permanent-residence track

Documents

  • Valid passports

    For each dependant

  • Marriage or birth certificate

    With Japanese translation

  • Sponsor’s residence card and employment proof

    Residence card copy, certificate of employment, tax records

  • Certificate of Eligibility

    Per dependant

    Processing: 1-3 months

Tips

  • Dependants may work up to 28 hours/week after obtaining permission for activities outside status
  • HSP holders’ spouses can instead work full-time under Designated Activities
  • Enroll dependants in national health insurance on arrival