Available Solutions based on your request:
Japan Active Investor Visa
Active Investor Visas
Region:
Asia
Country:
Japan
Program Final:
Business Manager residence status (periods of stay of 3, 4 or 6 months, or 1, 3 or 5 years, renewable); permanent residence in principle after 10 years of continuous residence, including 5 years on a work status. Naturalisation possible after 5 years of continuous residence and requires renouncing originating citizenship
Simplicity:
Speed in month(s):
6
Education:
N/A
Price:
The cost structure for Japan Active Investor Visa includes government filing fees, legal support, due diligence, document legalization, and the qualifying investment, contribution, or capital placement. A typical all-in budget is often around USD $30,000, although the final amount can vary with dependants, route configuration, and service scope. Get in touch for a case-specific estimate.
Investment
requirements:
At least JPY ¥30,000,000 in business capital, one full-time employee who is Japanese or holds an Appendix II status, a relevant postgraduate degree or 3+ years of management experience, JLPT N2-level Japanese (applicant or employee) and a business plan verified by an SME consultant, CPA or tax accountant
Dependents:
Spouse and financially dependent children may apply for Dependent status if the investor shows sufficient income and housing; parents and siblings are not eligible. Each files a separate application.
Description:
Japan’s so-called ‘Active Investor Visa’ (business manager visa) is aimed at non-Japanese entrepreneurs and investors wishing to start, acquire, or manage a business in Japan. Applicants must establish a real, physical office, invest at least JPY ¥30,000,000 in the business, employ at least one full-time employee who is Japanese or holds an Appendix II status, and present a business plan verified by a Japanese SME management consultant, CPA or certified tax accountant. The program is not a direct route to permanent residence; however, eligible applicants may apply for PR in principle after 10 years of continuous residence, including at least 5 years on a work or residence status.The main benefits include a renewable residence status of up to five years for the investor and dependents, as well as the ability to work and live in Japan. The process is administratively complex compared to other countries’ investor programs, with detailed documentation on business viability, ongoing regulation, and proof of office required. There are no formal nationality restrictions, but the screening of the business plan is rigorous and the process demands considerable preparation.