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Japan has the third-largest economy in the world and is known for its technological advances, stable institutions, and high quality of life.
Japan changed its visa system in 2005 to add the Japan Business Management Visa. This visa is meant to attract wealthy people who want to invest, move to Japan, and stay there for a long time. This visa lets people from other countries start and run a business in Japan. This is the first step toward living in Japan for a long time, getting a permanent stay, and eventually becoming a citizen.
What distinguishes the Japan Business Management Visa is its low entry threshold, generous social benefits, and eligibility for dependent family members. With no strict requirements on age, language proficiency, academic qualifications, or personal net worth, the programme offers a relatively accessible path to residency. A single applicant may secure visas for their spouse and children, granting the entire family access to the same benefits as Japanese nationals — including healthcare, education, and pension entitlements.
In other words, recipients of the Business Management Visa not only gain the right to live and work in Japan, but may also, in due course, apply for a Japanese passport — one of the most powerful in the world. From 2018 to 2023, Japan consistently ranked No. 1 on the Global Henley Passport Index, and as of 2024, it remains in the world’s second place, offering visa-free access to 193 countries and territories.
A strategic location that connects to the heart of Asia
A world-class healthcare system that covers almost all children
A highly acclaimed school system with high university acceptance rates
Chinese students from abroad can get into the best colleges in China more easily through overseas Chinese quotas.
Full pension and elder care benefits.
A Japanese passport lets you go to 193 countries and territories without a visa.
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Age Requirement |
Applicant must be at least 18 years old |
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Managerial Experience |
Minimum of 3 years of relevant management or business experience |
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Registered Capital |
Minimum paid-in capital of JPY 5 million |
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Office Premises |
Must maintain a dedicated physical office space in Japan |
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Academic Qualifications & Language |
No specific requirements |
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Visa Validity |
Initial visa granted for 1 year; renewable for 1 or 3 years based on business performance |
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Permanent Residency |
Eligible to apply for permanent residency after 10 years; naturalization possible after 5 years |
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Dependent Visa |
Spouse and children under 18 are eligible for dependent visas with access to local benefits |
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