Dependent Visa
Updated: July 2026, 1
If you're working in Japan with a mid-to-long-term visa and facing difficulties in bringing your family to Japan, we can help.
Our company has offices in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, and our highly experienced staff specializing in visa applications respond to each customer's inquiries.
Even if it is difficult for you to obtain, renew, or change your residence status on your own, we will work with you to find a solution and provide support.
We have staff who can speak Chinese, English, Korean, Vietnamese, etc., so even those who have difficulty communicating in Japanese can feel at ease.
By preparing according to each individual's circumstances, we help prevent future issues and provide advice on creating an environment that makes it easier to reside in Japan.
The first consultation is free.
table of contents
- 1 Benefits of Choosing Support Gyoseishoshi Law Firm
- 2 Guests’ Feedback
- 3 If you would like to submit additional documents or resubmit your application, please contact us.
- 4 Visa issuance process
- 5 Video explanation
- 6 What is a Dependent Visa?
- 7 We are providing the latest information on family stay visas!
- 8 FAQ
- 9 Nationwide Support
Benefits of Choosing Support Gyoseishoshi Law Firm
Specialized Visa Team
We have a team of staff who specialize in visa applications.
With extensive accumulated know-how, we will swiftly assist in bringing your family to Japan.
Fast Response
Our motto is fast response.
We establish specialized teams for each project, and our systematized processes enable quick response.
We handle your applications swiftly and reliably.
Also available in foreign languages
We can provide support in Chinese, English, Korean, and Vietnamese.
We have many foreign staff, so even those who are not good at Japanese can consult with us with confidence.
Nationwide support
Our company has branches in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, and we also accept applications by email or phone.
Even if you live far away, we can handle everything for you.
Guests’ Feedback
Guests’ Feedback
Guests’ Feedback
Guests’ Feedback
Guests’ Feedback
We are proud to be heavy repeat customers, and we are very grateful to your company!
I run a store that specializes in high-quality oolong tea, such as ``Iwacha,'' an oolong tea from Wuyi Mountain in Fujian Province that is not yet popular in Japan.
This time, I requested a renewal of my wife's dependent visa.
I am always satisfied with the service I receive, and I will definitely use them again in the future.
Comments from the person in charge(Person in charge: Zhang)
Thank you for your request once again.
The request was for renewing the dependent visa for the wife to support her husband's business.
The website has also been set up, and the couple is working together to steadily expand the business.
We would be happy if we could continue to be a business partner for many years to come.
We look forward to supporting your business expansion! !
We also received a Google customer review!
If you would like to submit additional documents or resubmit your application, please contact us.
■Those who have applied for a dependent visa and have received a “request for additional documents” from the Immigration Bureau. 
A request for additional documents does not mean your application has been denied.
The submission of additional documents is time-sensitive.
In many cases, documents must be submitted within 1-2 weeks from the date of the notice, so prompt action is crucial.
We also provide support for submitting additional documents, so please contact us.
■Those who have applied for a dependent visa and have been denied, or those who wish to reapply 
There is no need to give up on obtaining a visa just because you receive a notification of denial.
By identifying and addressing the reasons for the denial and reapplying, there is a possibility of approval.
At our company, we accompany applicants to the Immigration Bureau to confirm the reasons for denial, and provide support for re-applications.
The contents of the statement of reasons may be important
When applying, it's crucial to prepare a tailored and appropriate reason statement based on the applicant's individual circumstances.
We are also available in Chinese, English, Vietnamese, and Korean, so please feel free to contact us even if you are not good at Japanese.
Please contact us.
Visa issuance process
When changing from a student visa or work visa to a family visa
 | Contact Us  Consultations regarding applications are free.Consultations are available in Chinese, English, Korean, and Vietnamese, and after-hours consultations and on Saturdays and Sundays are also available upon reservation (negotiable). Please contact us by phone or via the inquiry form. |
 | Consultation and Application After confirming the current situation, we will explain our application plan. You can proceed with the application once you are satisfied with the estimated costs and service details. Please discuss the payment timing and success fees with the person in charge. |
 | Document Preparation  We will collect and prepare the necessary documents for the application.We also translate documents in Chinese, Korean, English, and Vietnamese. *Note: Additional costs for obtaining certificates (actual costs) and translation fees (1,000 yen per page) are to be borne by clients. |
 | Apply to the Immigration Bureau Our administrative scrivener will apply for a dependent visa to the Immigration Bureau on your behalf. Customers can apply without going to the Immigration Bureau. |
 | Notification of Approval  As a result of the examination, if there are no problems, the Immigration Bureau will send us a notification to proceed with the issuance of a new residence card.If the application is denied, we will reapply according to the applicant's request. |
 | Issuance of New Residence Card We will guide the applicant on the documents required for the procedure for issuing a new residence card. Once we have all the documents (passport, residence card, fees paid to the Immigration Bureau, etc.), our administrative scrivener will carry out the procedures for issuing a new residence card at the Immigration Bureau on behalf of the client. Documents can be delivered by mail, so there is no need to visit our office. After payment of the fee, we will return the passport and residence card to the client. |
If you are applying for a family visa to bring your spouse and children from your home country
| Contact Us  Consultations regarding visa applications are free of charge.Consultations are available in Chinese, English, Korean, and Vietnamese, and after-hours consultations and on Saturdays and Sundays are also available if you make a reservation. Please contact us by phone or via the inquiry form. |
| Consultation and Application After confirming the current situation, we will explain our application plan. You can proceed with the application once you are satisfied with the estimated costs and service details. Please discuss the payment timing and success fees with the person in charge. |
| Document Preparation  We will collect and prepare the necessary documents for the application.We also translate documents in Chinese, Korean, English, and Vietnamese. *Note: Additional costs for obtaining certificates (actual costs) and translation fees (1,000 yen per page) are to be borne by clients. |
| Apply to the Immigration Bureau Our administrative scrivener will apply for a dependent visa to the Immigration Bureau on your behalf. Customers can apply without going to the Immigration Bureau. |
| Receive certificate of eligibility(COE)  If there are no problems as a result of the examination,We will receive the "Certificate of Eligibility for Residence Eligibility" necessary for obtaining a visa. After payment of the fee, we will give this certificate to the client. If the application is denied, we will reapply according to the applicant's request. |
| Sending Certificate to the Applicant's Country and Visa Application The client sends the Certificate of Eligibility to the applicant's home country. The applicant then applies for the visa at the local Japanese consulate. Once the visa is issued, the applicant can enter Japan. Please note that the Certificate of Eligibility is valid for three months from the date of issuance. |
Video explanation
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What is a Dependent Visa?
Dependent stay is for the spouses or children of individuals holding work visas such as those for Technical Intern Training, Humanities/International Services, Intra-company Transferee, or Business Manager visas.
We are providing the latest information on family stay visas!
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FAQ
It says that the consultation is free, is that true?
The first consultation is free.
In addition to telephone consultations, we also offer free face-to-face consultations.
When charges occur, we will provide an estimate in advance,
Please rest assured that we will only do so with the consent of the client.
How will I obtain certificates such as resident card?
We can obtain certificates other than those that can only be obtained by the client.
(If we acquire it at our company, we will charge the actual cost)
We also translate documents in Chinese, Korean, and English.
*Separate translation fee (1,000 yen/sheet) will be charged.
I live in an area where I can't go to the office, can you help me?
Please contact us by phone or email first.
If necessary, we will travel to meet you on a business trip.
Will you accommodate me if I can't come on weekdays due to work?
If you make a reservation in advance, we can also provide consultations in the evenings and on weekends.
You can come and visit us at a time that is convenient for you.
Do I need to go to the immigration office myself?
There's no need for that.
Our company has an administrative scrivener who handles applications, so
If you make a request, we will handle the application on your behalf.
Nationwide Support
In principle, we respond to inquiries on the same day or the next business day.
If you do not hear from us for more than 2 business days, the message may not have been sent.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but please contact us again using this form.
We also accept consultations over the phone.
