Dependent Visa Income Calculation Examples in Japan (2026)
By AdminLife in Japan / Visas
Many dependent visa applications fail not because the salary is “too low,” but because applicants misunderstand how Immigration calculates financial ability.
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Below are realistic income calculation examples based on approved and rejected cases. These show how salary, rent, taxes, and household size interact in Immigration’s decision-making.
How Immigration “Calculates” Income (Conceptually)
Immigration does not use a public formula, but in practice they evaluate:
Annual Gross Income
- Taxes & Social Insurance
- Fixed Living Costs (mainly rent)
- Remaining Support Capacity
The key question is:
“Is the remaining income enough to support another person consistently?”
Example 1: Approved Case (Single Dependent, Tokyo)
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Visa: Engineer
Location: Tokyo
Dependent: Spouse
Employment: Full-time, 3+ years
Income & Expenses
Item | Amount |
|---|---|
Annual gross income | ¥4,000,000 |
Estimated taxes & insurance | −¥700,000 |
Annual rent (¥90,000/month) | −¥1,080,000 |
Remaining income | ¥2,220,000 |
Result: ✅ Approved
Why it passed
Stable long-term employment
Reasonable rent for Tokyo
Clear margin after expenses
Example 2: Borderline but Approved (Regional City)
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Location: Fukuoka
Dependent: Spouse
Employment: Full-time, 1.5 years
Income & Expenses
Item | Amount |
|---|---|
Annual gross income | ¥3,200,000 |
Taxes & insurance | −¥550,000 |
Rent (¥60,000/month) | −¥720,000 |
Remaining income | ¥1,930,000 |
Result: ⚠️ Approved (Shorter Period)
Why it passed
Low rent
Regional cost of living
Clean tax records
Outcome
Visa approved for 1 year only
Example 3: Rejected Case (Tokyo, High Rent)
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Location: Tokyo
Dependent: Spouse
Employment: Contract (1 year)
Income & Expenses
Item | Amount |
|---|---|
Annual gross income | ¥3,500,000 |
Taxes & insurance | −¥650,000 |
Rent (¥130,000/month) | −¥1,560,000 |
Remaining income | ¥1,290,000 |
Result: ❌ Rejected
Main rejection reasons
High rent
Short employment history
Limited remaining income
Example 4: Two Dependents (Spouse + Child)
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Location: Yokohama
Dependents: Spouse + Child
Employment: Full-time, 5 years
Income & Expenses
Item | Amount |
|---|---|
Annual gross income | ¥5,200,000 |
Taxes & insurance | −¥900,000 |
Rent (¥100,000/month) | −¥1,200,000 |
Remaining income | ¥3,100,000 |
Result: ✅ Approved
Why
Strong income-to-dependent ratio
Stable employer
Clear long-term household plan
Example 5: Same Salary, Different Outcome
Case A (Approved)
Salary: ¥3.4M
Rent: ¥65,000
City: Sendai
Job: Permanent
Case B (Rejected)
Salary: ¥3.4M
Rent: ¥110,000
City: Tokyo
Job: Contract
📌 Salary alone is not decisive. Context matters.
How Much “Remaining Income” Is Usually Safe?
Dependents | Recommended Remaining Income |
|---|---|
1 dependent | ¥1.8M–2.2M |
2 dependents | ¥2.8M–3.2M |
3 dependents | ¥3.5M+ |
These are observed patterns, not official rules.
Practical Tips to Improve Your Numbers
Apply after a salary increase
Avoid moving to high-rent housing before applying
Use a clear explanation letter
Show stable employment duration
Apply after your tax certificates update
Final Thought
Immigration doesn’t reject “low salaries” —
they reject financial risk.
If your numbers are borderline, documentation quality and timing can change the outcome.
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