Kyoto Visa Application] Stricter Business Management Visa Requirements! Serious Impact" on Business Managers who Currently Hold Visas and Measures to Take

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Status of Residence in JapanBusiness Management VisaHa,Enforcement on October 16, 2025.The requirements for acquisition and renewal will be made much stricter with the revision of the ministerial ordinance for the

In particular, it has alreadyBusiness Management VisaThe "next update" for foreign business owners who havenot permittingThis could lead to a situation whereExtremely Serious Impactis assumed.

currentBusiness Management VisaWe will explain the specific risks that all holders face and the measures that should be taken now.

1. Risk of "inadmissibility" faced by existing visa holders
   Although attention tends to focus on stricter requirements for new applications, the most important thing to note is thatThe three-year transitional period for "application for permission to extend the period of stay" is now replaced by a new, stricter rule.This is the point.

(1) Risk of not meeting new capital and employment requirements
The proposed amendment changes the criteria for indicating the size of the business from "capital of at least 5 million yen" or "at least two full-time employees" to "at least two full-time employees",Capital of at least 30 million yen and at least one full-time employeeThe price will be raised significantly to

Impact: Startups and small businesses that have obtained visas with only the current "capital of 5 million yen" will be required to increase their capital to 30 million yen or hire full-time staff at the next renewal. If this cannot be met, the risk of being denied under the business size requirement increases sharply.

(2) Stricter screening for business stability and continuity
The immigration authorities are increasingly strictly enforcing the establishment of formal companies and residency without actual status.

Serious Impacts:

Continued deficit： If the business is continuously in the red or has little or no sales, it is judged to lack "business continuity and stability" and is the biggest cause for non-renewal.

Mandatory "Description of Business ActivitiesThe new law requires the submission of documents that explain in detail what kind of business activities the manager himself or herself has been engaged in at the time of renewal. The actual involvement of the manager himself/herself will be strictly questioned, not merely the numbers on the documents.

Actual condition of the business office： If you do not have a separate space dedicated to your business, such as a residence and office or virtual office, you will be considered to have no actual business presence, which will raise the hurdle for screening significantly. The "business use" clause in the lease contract should also be checked again.

2. Specific measures to take now
   The key to continuing your business in Japan is to start preparing now for the "next renewal" and not to let your guard down just because you have some time left before your visa expires.

Risk Factors Measures to be taken now (update measures)
[Scale requirement]. Less than 30 million yen in capital Please consider plans for capital increase and financing plans that can be afforded and make preparations for fundraising.
Employment Requirements No full-time staff Full-time staff (Japanese, permanent residents, etc.)Please concretize the recruitment plan for the "Mere Old Man" and establish an employment system, including the inclusion of the company in the social insurance system.
Continuity Deficit or stagnant sales Review your specific business plan to improve your financial situation and take steps to show stability in your next financial statement.
[SUBSTANTIBILITY Ambiguity of business office Secure a separate office dedicated to the business or current lease agreement.Business useNegotiate with the landlord to see if it can be changed to

s This revision is not a "token" company,"A business with substance that truly contributes to the Japanese economy."This is a strong indication of the Immigration Bureau's willingness to accept foreign business owners who operate a

alreadyBusiness Management Visaholders should be prepared to face the same rigorous screening process for the "next renewal" as for a new application. If you are unsure whether your business meets the new requirements, please do not wait until the expiration date of your visa to consult with an administrative scrivener specializing in visas.