Business Manager Visa – Initial Eligibility Check

Quick screening (about 1 minute).

No passport or residence card numbers required.

Q1. Do you currently meet the basic investment and hiring requirement?

A

Yes — I can invest JPY 30 million or more and hire at least one employee in Japan.

B

I have funds, but hiring is not secured yet.

C

I can hire, but proof of fund structure may be difficult.

D

No — I do not meet the requirement at this stage.

Q2. What best describes your planned business activity in Japan?

A

I have a clear and specific business plan, with defined services/products and target customers.

B

I have a general idea, but the business scope or details are not fully finalized yet.

C

I am still exploring ideas and have not decided on a concrete business activity.

Q3. What is your plan for securing a business office in Japan?

A

I have already secured a business office that meets immigration requirements(commercial lease or office-only use).

B

I have identified a suitable office, but the lease contract has not been signed yet.

C

I plan to use a rental office / serviced office, but details are not finalized.

D

I plan to use a residential property (home / apartment) as the office.

E

I do not have an office plan yet.

Q4. Can you explain and document the source of funds and the transfer into Japan?

A

Yes — I can prove the source (income/savings/sale) and show transfer records.

B

Mostly yes, but some parts are unclear or split across accounts.

C

Not yet — I have funds, but documents/transfer plan are not prepared.

D

No — the source of funds is difficult to explain or document.

Q5. What is your current location and timeline for starting the process?

A

I am in Japan or can come to Japan soon and start procedures.

B

I am overseas, but I can come to Japan when required.

C

I am overseas and my travel timeline is unclear

D

I cannot come to Japan in the foreseeable future.

Q6. Who will actually manage the business operations in Japan?

A

I will personally manage the business in Japan

B

I will manage it with support from local staff or a partner

C

A partner will handle most daily operations

D

I am not sure yet

E-mail address

We will send you the screening result and next steps.

Your email will only be used for visa-related communication.