Is it possible to take my parents here in japan and be my dependents?

Question

i am an aircraft mechanic with 3 yrs working visa,i take my family here 2 yrs ago,they are my dependents.now i want to take my parents here.is it possible to apply a visa for them as my dependents too?

Answer 1

No, the dependency visa is only for spouses and children:

Daily living activities on the part of the spouse or unmarried minor child of those who stay in Japan with a status of residence mentioned in Table (a) (excluding Diplomat and Official) or with a Cultural Activities or College Student status of residence.

http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/...