Japan Japan Business Manager Visa — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇯🇵 Japan
Program
Japan Business Manager Visa
Local Name
Keiei Kanri Visa
Type
Entrepreneur
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
(60 mo)
Residency for foreign entrepreneurs investing JPY 30M+ in a Japanese business, hiring staff, and demonstrating management experience.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company capital | JPY 30,000,000 | $200,000 | -- | Yes | Required |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Worldwide
Regime Name
Japan progressive income tax (5-45%)
Foreign Income Taxed
Yes
Capital Gains Taxed
Yes
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
10 years
Dual Citizenship
Not allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
5 years
Language Required
B1
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in country
Processing Time
30–90 days
Apply from Abroad
No
📝 NOTES
Capital requirement raised from JPY 5M to JPY 30M in October 2025. Must hire at least 1 full-time Japanese/PR employee. Requires 3+ years management experience or relevant Master's. Business plan must be vetted by certified expert. Visa periods: 3 months to 5 years.
📋 ALSO IN JAPAN
Japan also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Digital Nomad Visa (digital nomad visa)