Are You Correctly Informed? Key Points of the Stricter Management Visa Revisions (Effective October 16, 2025)

For foreign entrepreneurs aiming to establish and manage a business in Japan, obtaining the “Business Manager” Visa (Status of Residence) is the crucial first step. However, with the revisions implemented on October 16, 2025, the permit criteria have dramatically shifted from “quantity to quality” and have become significantly stricter.

To prevent misunderstandings like, “I thought it was okay based on the old information…”, we have summarized the essential knowledge regarding these changes. Please thoroughly review these revised points before consulting with our office.

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