Japan Business Manager Visa (Keiei/Kanri)
Category: Business / Management · Processing time: 3–6 months
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Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Always submit applications through the official source. Last verified 2026-06-23.
Visa type
Business / Management
Processing time
3–6 months
Fees
COE_Application: Variable
Validity
1, 3, or 5 years (renewable).
Stay duration
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Entry type
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Insurance
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Overview
Authorizes residence for individuals managing a business in Japan. Path to PR: Yes (after 10 years, or shorter via HSP fast track).
- Leads to permanent residency: Yes
- Requires job offer: No
- Language required: No
- Minimum education: Degree in business/related field or 3+ years of management experience.
- Financial requirement: ¥30 million in capital or equivalent business scale.
- Accommodation proof: Yes (Dedicated, independent office space required).
Estimated Costs
- - COE_Application: Variable
- - Government_Visa_Fees: Confirm via local embassy
Required Documents
- - Detailed business plan validated by a certified professional (CPA/Tax Accountant)
- - Company registry certificate and Articles of Incorporation
- - Evidence of office lease and photos of genuine business premises
- - Proof of employment for at least one full-time resident staff member
- - Proof of capital/business scale (¥30 million guideline)
- - Applicant's resume and proof of management experience
- - Japanese language proficiency evidence (JLPT N2/B2 level)
Application Steps
- Register the company entity in Japan and secure a corporate bank account.
- Lease a dedicated, independent office premise (non-virtual).
- Hire at least one full-time staff member (Japanese national/PR/Long-term resident).
- Prepare a detailed, feasible business plan for professional review.
- Apply for the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) through the Immigration Services Agency of Japan.
- Exchange the COE for a Residence Card at the Japanese Embassy/Consulate.
Always confirm the latest steps and forms on the official portal: Immigration Services Agency of Japan →
Travel Insurance Requirement
- Mandatory: Confirm with official source
- Minimum coverage: Confirm current coverage rules
- Valid regions: Confirm accepted regions
- Approved providers: Use providers accepted by the official authority
Embassy, Consulate & Appointments
Embassy, consulate, jurisdiction, and appointment details vary by applicant location. Confirm the correct office before booking travel or paying fees.
Open appointment or official portal →Browse foreign embassies in Japan (MigrantIQ directory) →
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Benefits & What This Visa Allows
- - Live in the destination while running your business
- - Often allows family members to accompany you
- - Pathway to permanent residency on meeting milestones
- - Some destinations exempt qualifying applicants from labour-market tests
Trust & safety
Before you pay or submit documents
Use the official portal for applications and payments. Be careful with agents who guarantee approval, ask for personal-account transfers, or pressure you to send originals before a written contract.
Relevant laws
- Immigration Status and Overstay Rules
Immigration · Severity: Critical
Your right to stay in Japan depends on the exact visa, residence permit, entry stamp, or visa-free allowance you hold. Do not assume a pending application, job offer, or school admission auto
- Work Authorisation Rules
Employment · Severity: Critical
In Japan, a visa that allows entry does not always allow work. Paid employment, freelancing, remote work, internships, and trial shifts may each have different permission rules.
- Tax Residency and Income Reporting
Tax · Severity: High
Living in Japan for long enough, working locally, or registering as a resident may trigger tax-residency or income-reporting duties even if your income is paid from abroad.
Active scam alerts
Some agents overcharge newcomers for translations, notarisation, apostilles, or courier services for Japan, and may produce documents that are not accepted by official authorities.
Scammers impersonate airport staff, immigration officers, or travel agents and claim you must pay a special fee to enter Japan, avoid questioning, release documents, or fast-track border chec
Fraudsters offer admission, scholarships, or student visa packages for Japan through unofficial agents. Victims may receive fake acceptance letters that fail verification during visa processi
Scammers advertise fake apartments in Japan, pressure newcomers to transfer a deposit before viewing, and disappear after sending a fake lease or copied property photos.
Quick Eligibility Check
Use this self-check for Business / Investor Visa. It does not replace official legal assessment.
Common Rejection Reasons
- - Business premise is a virtual office, shared space, or home address.
- - Inadequate proof of business scale or operational substance (Nominal business).
- - Business plan lacks feasibility, concrete projections, or professional validation.
- - Failure to meet the full-time staff or Japanese language proficiency requirement.
Application Tips
- - Consult with a licensed Japanese administrative scrivener (Gyoseishoshi)—this is essential for the complex entity registration and COE application.
- - Japan does not have a 'freelance' or 'passive investor' visa; you must be an active manager.
- - Ensure the source of your ¥30 million is transparent and traceable; immigration will scrutinize the origin of funds.
- - Always maintain strict compliance with corporate tax and social insurance obligations for renewals.
Sources & References
Use these references for verification. Official government and appointment portals override summary guidance on MigrantIQ.
- Immigration Services Agency of Japan
Official source for forms, appointments, fees, and final requirements.
- MigrantIQ visa record
Summary record maintained for planning and source verification.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This visa is designed for applicants matching Business / Management pathway criteria.
Typical processing time is 3–6 months, subject to documentation quality and application volume.
Start with eligibility evidence, document checklists, and proof of funds before submitting.