❓ Is it OK to submit a certificate of monthly income?

🎯 Who is this for?

International students who need to submit a financial support document (such as a certificate of income) for their visa or residence application in Japan.

❓ Question

I have a certificate of income but it only describes monthly income, not annual income. Is it ok to submit?

✅ Answer

No, you must submit a certificate that states annual income, not just monthly income.
The Immigration Bureau assesses whether your financial supporter has sufficient resources based on their total annual income. A certificate showing only monthly income does not provide enough information to determine financial capacity.

💡 FAQs / Tips

• Q. What kind of documents should I prepare as proof of income?
  A. The Immigration Bureau recommends a tax certificate as proof of income. Specifically, you need a document that meets the following conditions:

  • Includes the sponsor’s name and other personal information

  • Clearly states the annual income amount

  • Is issued by a public institution

  If you are unable to prepare such a document for any reason, an income certificate issued by the sponsor’s employer may be accepted in some cases. For details, please contact your school directly.

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