Japan to Tighten Biz Manager Visa Requirements


  • Minimum capital required raised from 5 million yen to 30 million
  • Applicants to have at least three years of work experience as a business manager or hold a master's or above degree
  • Hire at least one full-time employee
  • Have certified accountants approve their business plans
  • Applicants or their employees are required to have a certain level of Japanese language skills Outsourcing businesses, including those involving "minpaku" private lodging services, will be ineligible for the visa
  • The government will check applicants' tax and social security premium payment status at the time of visa renewal.

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