How Much Annual Income Is Required to Obtain a Japanese Spouse Visa?

There is no fixed minimum annual income, but you must demonstrate that you and your spouse have sufficient financial means to live together.

Income Requirements for a Spouse Visa

Many individuals inquire about the minimum annual income needed to secure a Japanese spouse visa. This question often arises when applicants or their spouses are unemployed, have recently started working, or have seen a significant decline in income. Additionally, individuals with fluctuating monthly incomes, such as artists and freelancers, frequently face concerns.

Even with a genuine marriage, insufficient household income can result in a visa denial.

The Immigration Office requires assurance that the couple will not pose a financial burden on the Japanese government. Therefore, income verification is stringent, including documentation such as income certificates (KAZEI SHOMEI SHO), tax returns (NOZEI SHOMEI SHO), employment contracts, and pay slips from both past and present employment.

Considerations for Self-Employed and Small Business Owners

If you are self-employed or run a small business, be mindful that reduced executive compensation for tax purposes may negatively affect your visa application. In such cases, prompt financial planning and documentation adjustments are essential.

Alternative Financial Proof Options

• Financial Support or Guarantor: Support from family members, including financial aid or shared living arrangements.
• Financial Assets: Demonstrating savings or owned real estate can positively impact your application.
• Employment Situation: Verification of the entire household’s income, including both spouses’ employment details.

Why Choose Continental Immigration?

At Continental Immigration, our administrative scriveners, certified as Financial Planners (CFP), offer expert guidance on spouse visa applications. We meticulously draft and submit all necessary documentation to the Immigration Bureau in Japanese, ensuring thorough representation throughout the process.

Our Expertise

Masakazu Murai
With 18 years of experience in investment banking at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley, Masakazu Murai has provided financial advisory services to over 500 business leaders. A Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and administrative scrivener, he specializes in financial consulting and visa applications.

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