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Stricter requirements for business and management visas on October 16, 2025 will pose a major challenge for foreign entrepreneurs. The hurdles will be raised dramatically: capital will be raised from 5 million yen to 30 million yen, the hiring of full-time staff and the qualifications (experience and education) of managers will become mandatory, and so on. However...

📈 1. Introduction: Why is the Management and Administration Visa System Changing Now? The "Management/Administration Visa" (status of residence) is required for foreigners who establish and manage a business in Japan. While the purpose is to stimulate the Japanese economy, the system is constantly being tightened to prevent fraudulent applications by paper companies...

  Audio Commentary On October 16, 2025, the Japanese government made significant revisions to the criteria for granting the "Management and Administration" status of residence. The revision is intended to promote genuine business activities by making visa requirements for foreign entrepreneurs and managers more stringent. Based on the official guidelines of the Immigration...

  Explanatory Video Obtaining a "Management/Administration" status of residence (visa) is the first and most important step for foreigners from overseas who wish to start or manage a business in Japan (Kyoto). This procedure requires a high level of expertise and detailed documentation of the company's business plan and financial base...

  Video Commentary For those of you seeking to establish a business in Japan. Effective October 16, 2025, the requirements for the "Management/Administration" visa status have been dramatically tightened. In particular, the three major requirements of "capital of 30 million yen," "employment of full-time staff," and "Japanese language proficiency" are the government's strict selection of future-oriented business owners in Japan...

  Please watch the explanatory video Excerpts only of the important changes Revision of Status of Residence "Management/Administration" in Japan: Important Notice to Foreign Entrepreneurs (Effective October 16, 2025) ...

  Video Explanation The requirements for obtaining or renewing a "Management/Administration Visa," a status of residence in Japan, will become much stricter with the revision of the ministerial ordinance to come into effect on October 16, 2025. Especially for foreign business owners who already have a "Management/Administration Visa", the situation of not being approved for the next renewal will be...

  Video Explanation (English version) Major Revisions 1 Employment of Full-Time Employees The applicant is required to employ one or more full-time employees at the company, etc. operated by the applicant.　(Note) "Full-time employee" includes Japanese nationals, special permanent residents, and foreign nationals residing with the status of residence in Appended Table 2 of the Act ("...

Why don't you realize your business dreams in Kyoto, where beautiful history and innovation coexist? Starting a business in Japan as a foreigner requires many procedures. In particular, the requirements for the "Management/Administration" visa status are strict, and are expected to be further strengthened in the future. In this column, we will discuss how to start a business in Kyoto...

  Audio commentary Japan Considering Raising Capital Requirement for Business Manager Visa to 3 Million Yen The Immigration Services Agency of Japan is reportedly considering a significant change to the Business Manager visa. Under the c...