Can You Get a Spouse Visa
Even with Low Income?
There Is No Fixed "Minimum Income" Standard!
Low income does not automatically mean denial.
The assessment considers your "overall household resources" including assets and family support.
How the Review Works: Comprehensive Assessment
= Can maintain a stable life in Japan going forward!
Documentation is key
Don't give up just because of "low income." Use support letters,
property records, and bank statements to demonstrate financial stability.
Indeed, low household income increases the risk of denial. This is because if you cannot support yourselves, you may end up relying on Japan's social security systems (such as welfare), which is considered detrimental to the national interest.
There Is No Fixed "Sufficient Amount" Standard
There is no clear standard defining how much income is sufficient. Your assets and living situation as a couple are assessed comprehensively to determine whether you can "sustain your livelihood in Japan on an ongoing and stable basis."
For example...
Even if your monthly income is only around 150,000 yen,
- You own your home and have no rent expenses
- You have substantial savings
In such cases, a low income alone would not immediately result in a denial.
Conclusion and Countermeasures
Low income does not always lead to denial.
What matters is that you can explain and prove through documentation that you can sustain your livelihood on an ongoing and stable basis.
How to Prove Financial Sustainability (Examples)
- -Support from relatives: Include a letter of financial support commitment along with proof of that relative's income and assets.
- -Utilizing assets: Provide property registration certificates for owned real estate and copies of bank passbooks.
Don't give up just because of low income. We recommend consulting with a specialist about how to demonstrate your financial stability.