Business Visa / ビジネスビザ

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Can a foreigner use a start-up visa to establish a business in Japan?

Detailed explanation of whether foreigners can use startup visas to start a business in Japan.

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Summary / 要約
How foreigners can apply for and obtain a business visa in Japan

This page explains in detail the steps from application to acquisition of a business manager visa , which is necessary for foreigners to start a business in Japan, including requirements, procedures, and points to note.

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Important Points for International Students Obtaining a Business Manager Visa: 2025 Update

Based on the latest information in 2025, the important points for foreign students to obtain a Japanese Business Manager Visa are explained in an easy-to-understand manner.

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Four Key Considerations for Foreigners Starting a Business in Japan | Business Manager Visa Support

This article clearly explains four critical points for establishing a company in Japan and obtaining a Business Manager Visa: office setup for company registration, capital requirements, articles of incorporation, and management structure.

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Key Points for Preparing a Business Plan to Obtain a "Japanese Business Manager Visa-EN

A business plan is an extremely important document for obtaining a "Japanese Business Manager Visa". In many cases, the completeness of this plan will determine whether the visa is granted or denied.

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5 Reasons Why a Japanese Business Manager Visa Application May Be Denied (and How to Address Them): A Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs - EN

the requirements of Japanese "Business Manager Visa" were significantly tightened in October 2025. The reasons why an application may be rejected and the countermeasures to be taken.

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Official / 公式情報
【Changed in October 2025】Experts Thoroughly Explain New Rules for the “Japan Business Visa (Business Manager Visa)” for Foreign Entrepreneurs

Starting October 16, 2025, the rules for the “Japan Business Visa (Business Manager Visa)” for foreign entrepreneurs will undergo significant changes. Administrative scriveners will provide detailed explanations of the new requirements, including a minimum capital of 30 million yen and at least three years of management experience.

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Urgent Release: Video Explanation of Changes to Japan Business Visa Requirements - Effective October 16th

Urgent Release: Video Explanation of Changes to Japan Business Visa Requirements - Effective October 16th

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Breaking News! Official Information! Stricter Requirements for Obtaining a “Business Manager Visa” ( Implemented October 16) — For Foreigners Who Wish to Start a Business in Japan

To Foreign Nationals Considering Starting a Business in Japan: On October 10, 2025, the Immigration Services Agency officially announced stricter requirements for the “Business Manager Visa.” These changes will take effect on October 16, 2025. This article compares the finalized revised requirements with the previous ones and provides a quick update on the information necessary for application preparation.

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Breaking News! Further Tightening of Business Manager Visa Requirements! In addition to 30 million yen in capital, Japanese language proficiency is now mandatory!?

Reports indicate further tightening of requirements for the Business Manager Visa. The direction is to require “a considerable degree of Japanese language proficiency.”

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