Japan•AsiaBusiness Manager Visa (Investor)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-90 days
Application Fee
6,000 JPY
Stay Duration
1 to 5 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for entrepreneurs and business managers establishing or managing a business in Japan. Requires 5 million JPY investment or hiring 2+ full-time employees.
The Business Manager Visa allows entrepreneurs and foreign investors to establish and manage businesses in Japan. Requirements include either investing 5 million JPY or employing 2 or more full-time employees. At least one director must be a resident of Japan. PR eligibility: 100M+ JPY investment qualifies for PR after 3 years; less than 100M requires 10 years.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Savings
30,000,000 EUR
Investment Required
5,000,000 JPY
Personal
Education
Master or higher
Professional
Experience
3+ years
Language
Japanese
Advanced
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
With at least 6 months validity
Passport photos
Recent photos
Business plan
Detailed plan describing business activities and management
Resume
Work and business experience
Sponsor Documents
Company registration
Business registration certificate
Business location proof
Lease agreement or property ownership
Financial records
Bank statements showing 5M+ JPY investment
Employment contracts
If hiring employees instead of investment
Business plan
Detailed operational and financial plan
Tax registration
Corporate tax registration documents
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Advantages
- Relatively low investment threshold compared to golden visas
- Build business equity in Japan
- Family dependents allowed
- Can lead to permanent residency
- No employment restrictions
- Renewable annually
Considerations
- Significant capital requirement (5M+ JPY)
- Business must be actively managed
- Complex regulatory requirements
- Japanese director often necessary
- Detailed business reporting required
- PR pathway requires long-term investment or time
Application Process
Prepare business plan
Develop detailed business and management plan
Establish business location
Secure office space in Japan
Register company
Register business with local authorities
Make investment/hire staff
Invest 5M+ JPY or hire 2+ full-time Japanese employees
Apply for COE
Employer/representative applies for Certificate of Eligibility
Receive COE
Immigration Services Agency approves COE
Apply for visa
Submit visa application at embassy with COE
Pay visa fee
Pay 6,000 JPY
Receive visa
Visa stamped in passport
Application Forms
Application for Certificate of Eligibility - Business Manager
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