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Business Manager Visa

Business Manager Visa

It is a long-term residency visa in Japan primarily for "business management activities."To apply for this visa, the applicant must first establish a legal corporation in Japan—either by setting up a new company or acquiring an existing operating business.(The registered capital for establishing a corporation must be 5 million yen or more.)Path to Permanent Residency (PR) After sustained and stable business operation for 10+ years while holding a valid Business Manager Visa (3+ years remaining), applicants may apply for permanent residency.

Business Manager Visa

3-6months

Processing Cycle

long-term residency permit

Obtain identity

Custom Quote

Attorney fees

Application requirements

Application process

STEP 1
Preparation Stage
Business Plan/Capital Investment/Office Space
STEP 2
Company Registration
Incorporate a Japanese company (Kabushiki Kaisha or Godo Kaisha) and register with the Legal Affairs Bureau/Open a corporate bank account (director must apply in person)
STEP 3
Visa Application
Application form, passport, photos,Articles of incorporation, company registry extract,Annual financial plan, employment plan
STEP 4
After Approval
Move to Japan: Must enter within 6 months and register residential address
STEP 5
Renewal & Permanent Residency
5 years of continuous residency (timely renewals in first 3 years), Japanese language proficiency (JLPT N4 or equivalent)

Apply For Fees

1. Government Fees (Mandatory)      
Fee Type Cost (JPY) Cost (USD ~) Notes
Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Application Free Free Processed by Immigration Bureau
Business Manager Visa Application 3,000 - 6,000 ~$20 - $40 Paid at Japanese embassy/consulate
Residence Card Issuance Free Free Issued upon arrival
Re-entry Permit (if needed) 3,000 - 6,000 ~$20 - $40 For multiple exits/entries
Total Government Fees: ~ $40 - $80 (excluding re-entry permit)      
       
2. Company Registration Costs (Third-Party)      
Service Estimated Cost (JPY) Estimated Cost (USD ~) Notes
Company Registration (KK or GK) 200,000 - 500,000 ~$1,400 - $3,500 Includes legal & notary fees
Registered Office Address 50,000 - 300,000/year ~$350 - $2,100/year Physical office required
Corporate Bank Account Opening 0 - 50,000 ~$0 - $350 Some banks charge fees
Company Seal (Inkan) Registration 10,000 - 30,000 ~$70 - $210 Required for legal documents
Total Company Setup Costs: ~ $1,800 - $6,000+      

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