Business management visa

▼ What is a Business Management Visa?

A business management visa is a visa that allows you to operate a business in Japan.

You can bring your spouse and children to Japan (Family Residence Visa).

You can bring employees to Japan (Work Visa).

By using Japanese health insurance, you only have to bear 30% of the medical costs.

Once you qualify for a Japanese social welfare pension, you can continue to receive your pension even after returning to your home country.

By continuing to operate the business (over 5 years), you can apply for a "Permanent Residence Visa" or "Japanese Citizenship".

▼ Requirements for Business Management Visa

Business plan specificity: Submit a detailed, actionable business plan.

Office setup: Ensure practical office space.

Charter capital: Usually requires at least 5 million yen (depending on the type of business, capital requirements may vary).

Director arrangement: The applicant directly participates in the management and operation of the business.

Management ability: Demonstrate appropriate management knowledge and experience.

Economic foundation: Enterprises must be able to be economically independent and make profits.

We support you in starting a business in Japan, applying for a business management visa and residing in Japan.

▼ Compare Business Management Visa and Study Abroad Visa

Benefits of Business Management Visa

You can bring your spouse and children to Japan (Family Residence Visa).

Your spouse and children can also receive medical services in Japan.

Disadvantages of Business Management Visa

Starting a business in Japan requires a large initial investment, along with financial management and business risks.

Visa extension depends on the business situation and the need to maintain a stable income.

Benefits of Study Abroad Visa

You can stay in Japan if you continue your studies.

Disadvantages of Student Visa

When you finish studying, your visa will expire and you will need to switch to another type of visa to continue your stay.

Cannot bring spouse and children to Japan.

▼ Compare Business Management Visa and Labor Visa

Benefits of Business Management Visa

You can bring your spouse and children to Japan (Family Residence Visa).

Your spouse and children can also receive medical services in Japan.

Disadvantages of Business Management Visa

Starting a business in Japan requires a large initial investment, along with financial management and business risks.

Visa extension depends on the business situation and the need to maintain a stable income.

Benefits of Labor Visa

You can stay in Japan if you continue to work as prescribed.

Disadvantages of Labor Visa

Work visa depends on the employer, if the job ends, visa extension may become difficult.

There may be restrictions on bringing spouses and children to Japan.

▼ Compare Business Management Visa and Tourist Visa

Benefits of Business Management Visa

You can bring your spouse and children to Japan (Family Residence Visa).

Your spouse and children can also receive medical services in Japan.

Disadvantages of Business Management Visa

Starting a business in Japan requires a large initial investment, along with financial management and business risks.

Visa extension depends on the business situation and the need to maintain a stable income.

Benefits of Tourist Visa

Relatively easy to apply for.

Disadvantages of Tourist Visa

Tourist visas usually limit the stay to less than 90 days, and cannot stay or stay long term.

If you want to stay long-term in Japan, you need to regularly go in and out of the country.

Difficulty in bringing spouse and children to Japan.