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Japan — Japan Business Manager Visa
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A Ministry of Justice ordinance effective 16 October 2025 tightened this visa substantially — the minimum capital jumped six-fold from ¥5,000,000 to ¥30,000,000, and the old alternative of qualifying with 2+ full-time employees instead of capital was removed entirely. The reform was a direct response to a rise in 'shell company' applications set up mainly to secure a visa rather than run a real business, so genuine operational substance now matters more than ever. If you already hold this status from before the reform, you get a 3-year transition window to 16 October 2028 before renewals are judged against the new standard.
Cost: ¥4,000 standard application fee (introduced mid-2025)
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