Business Manager Visa Reform Japan 2025 – New Requirements Explained
【Japan Visa Update】Business Manager Visa Reform Effective October 16, 2025
– New capital requirement of 30 million yen, at least one full-time employee, and management experience criteria –
As of October 16, 2025, Japan has implemented new and stricter requirements for the Business Manager Visa.
These revisions aim to ensure that only genuine business operators with sustainable and transparent operations can qualify for residence in Japan.
🔹 Key Changes from October 2025
| Item | New Requirement | Before Revision |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Investment | Minimum JPY 30 million | JPY 5 million or more |
| Employment | At least 1 full-time employee (Japanese national, permanent resident, or spouse of Japanese national) | Either 2 employees or capital of 5 million yen |
| Experience / Education | 3 years of business or management experience, or a Master’s / Professional degree | Not explicitly required |
| Japanese Language Ability | Applicant or one full-time staff must have Japanese proficiency B2 (JLPT N2 level) | Not required |
| Business Plan Evaluation | Certified evaluation by tax accountant, CPA, or SME consultant required | Simple self-prepared plan acceptable |
| Office | Real, physical business premises required (home office not accepted) | Some exceptions allowed |
🔹 Transitional Measures for Current Visa Holders
For those already holding a Business Manager visa before the reform,
a three-year transitional period has been introduced, valid until October 15, 2028.
During this period, renewals will still consider current business performance and compliance even if the new standards are not fully met.
However, applicants must:
- Submit an “Activity Report” describing business and management activities during the latest period of stay
- Provide proof of genuine business operation, employment, tax, and social insurance compliance
- Show a gradual alignment toward the new 2025 standards
Note: The transitional period is not an exemption but a preparation phase to adjust your business toward the new criteria.
🔹 Our Support Services
- Preparation of revised business plans and professional evaluation reports
- Templates for “Business Activity Statement” required for renewal
- Capital increase and compliance planning for the new JPY 30M requirement
- Support for full-time employee hiring, social insurance registration, and licensing
- Assistance during renewal and reapplication under transitional rules
Contact:
Tommy’s Legal Service (Administrative Scrivener Office)
102, THE HUB Yokohama Motomachi,
1-13-2 Ishikawa, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0868
TEL: 045-550-5135 Mail: mail@gyosei-tominaga.com
Representative: Daisuke Tominaga
🔹 Free Consultation
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日系理化学機器輸入商社、日系センサーメーカー、外資系真空機器メーカー、外資系化学装置メーカーでの国内外業務を経て、令和2年度行政書士試験に合格。令和3年4月、トミーズリーガルサービス行政書士事務所を開業。
現在は入管業務（VISA・在留資格）を中心とした専門事務所として、外国人の雇用・受け入れ、企業の国際人材戦略、在留手続のオンライン申請支援を行う。
企業・個人いずれのクライアントにも寄り添い、迅速・丁寧で負担の少ない手続きをモットーとする。
また、国際業務の経験を生かし、英語での各種案内・申請支援にも対応。
趣味： バイク（GB350C）、ツーリング、Uber Eats 配達、テニス、ゴルフ
English:
After working in Japanese and foreign-affiliated companies in the fields of scientific instruments, sensors, vacuum equipment, and chemical processing machinery, I passed the national Administrative Scrivener examination in 2020 and founded Tommy’s Legal Service Administrative Scrivener Office in April 2021.
My practice is specialized in immigration procedures—visa applications, extensions, changes of status, and online filings for both companies and individuals. I support employers and foreign nationals with fast, accurate, and stress-free application processes.
English guidance and bilingual documentation are also available.
Hobbies: Motorcycles (Honda GB350C), touring, Uber Eats delivery, tennis, golf
