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Thinking of switching electricity in Japan? Discover why Octopus Energy beats other providers—and get ¥8,000 off your bill with a referral.
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Learn the real income requirements for Japan’s Dependent Visa in 2026, including minimum salary guidelines, family size impact, and common rejection reasons explained with examples.
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A complete and up-to-date checklist of documents required for Permanent Residence (PR) applications for Dependent Visa holders in Japan, including sponsor documents and common mistakes.
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Read real anonymized visa rejection stories in Japan. Learn why applications fail, common mistakes, and how to avoid rejection for work, dependent, and PR visas.
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Compare Dependent Visa vs Spouse of Japanese National Visa for Permanent Residency in Japan. Learn timelines, income rules, risks, and the best PR strategy for 2026.
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See real income calculation examples for Japan’s Dependent Visa in 2026. Learn how Immigration evaluates salary, rent, taxes, and family size with approval and rejection cases.
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By Admin••0 reactions•124 viewsA complete and up-to-date checklist of documents required for Permanent Residence (PR) applications for Dependent Visa holders in Japan, including sponsor documents and common mistakes.
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Real approval case studies of Permanent Residence (PR) applications for Dependent Visa holders in Japan, including income levels, timelines, and success factors.
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Real case studies of Permanent Residence (PR) rejections for Dependent Visa holders in Japan, including income issues, work violations, and strategies to improve approval chances.
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Is freelancing allowed on a dependent visa in Japan? Learn what’s legal, what’s risky, real gray zones, income limits, penalties, and safer alternatives for foreign residents.
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Can you get permanent residency in Japan on a dependent visa? Learn eligibility rules, timelines, marriage requirements, income thresholds, and step-by-step PR strategy.
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Living in Japan on a dependent visa? Learn the rules for working, studying, part-time limits, renewal process, and common mistakes foreigners make.
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