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🇯🇵 Japan Visa Hub

Compare visa pathways, eligibility patterns, processing timelines, and next planning steps.

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Immigration Services Agency of Japan

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Visa fit wizard

Which Japan visa fits me?

Answer a few questions and we’ll rank the best matches from the live visa catalog. This is a planning tool, not a legal decision.

11 route(s)

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Match 1Business / Management52% fit

Business Manager Visa

Japan does not have an 'Investor' visa; you must apply for a Business Manager visa. This requires ¥30 million in capital or business scale, a physical office, at least one full-time local sta

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Why it fits

  • Can support a longer-term PR pathway.
  • Education looks compatible: Degree in business/related field or 3+ years of management experience..
  • Self-petition or sponsor-light route.

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  • Confirm all official requirements before applying.
Match 2Family40% fit

Spouse of Japanese National

## Who is the Spouse of Japanese National for in Japan? The Japan Spouse Visa grants many benefits but entails a detailed application process. ## What is the first step for obtaining the Sp

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Why it fits

  • Can support a longer-term PR pathway.
  • Education looks compatible: N/A.

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  • Confirm all official requirements before applying.
Match 3Remote Work / Migration24% fit

Digital Nomad Visa (Designated Activities)

## Who is the Digital Nomad Visa (Designated Activities) for in Japan? The Japan Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers to stay for 6 months. ## What is the income requirement for this vi

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Why it fits

  • Education looks compatible: N/A.
  • Self-petition or sponsor-light route.

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  • This route is not primarily a PR pathway.
Match 4Residency24% fit

Permanent Residency / Settlement

## Who is the Permanent Residency / Settlement for in Japan? To obtain Permanent Residency in Japan, applicants must fulfill specific requirements. ## What is the residency duration needed

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Why it fits

  • Education looks compatible: Not specified, but stability is key..
  • Self-petition or sponsor-light route.

Check carefully

  • This route is not primarily a PR pathway.

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