Business Manager Visa Eligibility Self-Check
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Simply select Yes/No. This tool automatically checks the major post-revision requirements (1 full-time employee, 30 million yen capital, Japanese level B2, academic degree or 3 years’ experience, professional verification, office, licenses, tax/social insurance structure, etc.). Printable and savable as PDF.
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[2025 Revision] Business Manager Visa (Initial Application)
Compliant with new practical requirements: 30 million yen capital, 1 full-time employee, Japanese level B2, academic degree or 3 years’ experience, professional verification, and office standards.
If you are considering obtaining a visa as a freelancer instead of applying for a Business Manager Visa, please refer to the page below.

How can a foreigner obtain a visa as a freelancer in Japan?
Comprehensive comparison of visa types for foreigners working as freelancers (sole proprietors) in Japan: Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services (contract-based possible), Business Manager (entrepreneurship), and Highly Skilled Professional. Includes key requirements, application flow, and common reasons for refusal.
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Administrative Scrivener Corporation ACROSEED
Managing Partner: Makoto Sano
Japan Federation of Administrative Scriveners Associations (Reg. No. 01080685)
Tokyo Administrative Scriveners Association (Member No. 4568)
Founded in 1986
Now in our 39th year specializing in foreign nationals’ legal affairs across two generations.
Registered Administrative Scrivener in 2001
23 years as an international administrative scrivener.
Appointed to the Tokyo Association’s International Division in 2023
Contributing to the development and training of administrative scriveners.
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ACROSEED’s legal services are chosen by over 1,000 corporations including listed/global companies. We also have many engagements as lecturers/authors on foreign employment.
Since opening our practice in 1986, we have been involved in consulting on visa applications for foreigners for nearly 40 years as immigration lawyers.
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