Category: Investor / Business / Startup Visa
Overview: Japan's Business Manager Visa targets foreign entrepreneurs establishing or managing a business, and investors. It requires a significant capital investment or hiring employees, coupled with a viable business plan for a company operating in Japan.
Eligibility: Requires JPY 5M investment, or two full-time employees, or equivalent business scale. Applicant must secure a business office and submit a clear, viable business plan for a company established in Japan.
Processing Time: ~75 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: true
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.isa.go.jp/en/applications/procedures/zairyu_nintei10.html
Summary: Japan's Business Manager visa enables foreign entrepreneurs and investors to establish or manage a company in Japan. It requires substantial investment and a viable business plan, offering a pathway to long-term residency.