[Approved Case] Business Manager Visa Obtained from Overseas (4 Months) | Customer Testimonials VOL.168
Obtaining a Business Manager Visa While Living Overseas
Case Overview | Business Manager Visa Obtained from Overseas (4 Months)
This case involves a client who successfully established a company in Japan and obtained a Business Manager Visa while residing outside Japan. Although the client had no long-term stay history in Japan and no prior business management experience, careful preparation and a well-structured business plan led to the approval of a 4-month Business Manager Visa.
- Residence: Overseas (before entering Japan)
- Nationality: Taiwan
- Japan stay history: No long-term stay
- Application type: Business Manager Visa (new application)
- Key point: Practical approach for overseas applicants and realistic business plan design
- Result: 4-month Business Manager Visa approved
For Business Manager Visa applications from overseas, how to explain the business substance in Japan and how to structure a business plan that clearly demonstrates feasibility to immigration authorities are particularly important.
In this case, instead of simply documenting the applicant’s original ideas, we refined and adjusted the business plan from the perspective emphasized by immigration, creating a feasible application framework suitable even for an overseas-based applicant.
Customer Experience | Making Steady Progress from Overseas
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Mr. B (Taiwan) |
| Service requested: Business Manager Visa (4 months) |
I felt anxious about obtaining a Business Manager Visa while living overseas and did not know where to start. I had never stayed in Japan for a long period and had very limited knowledge of company establishment or business planning.
When I consulted ACROSEED Immigration Lawyer's Office, they clearly explained practical methods suitable for overseas applicants and carefully guided me step by step through the entire process, from company establishment to the visa application.
Regarding the business plan, they did not simply turn my ideas into documents. Instead, they adjusted the content based on the key points emphasized in immigration screening, which ultimately led to approval of a 4-month Business Manager Visa.
Even though all communication was handled while I was overseas, everything proceeded smoothly, responses were prompt, and I was able to complete the application without anxiety. I would highly recommend this office to anyone considering starting a business and obtaining a visa from overseas.
[Staff Comment]
Obtaining and maintaining a Business Manager Visa has become increasingly challenging. Here, we introduce a recent approved case involving a client from Taiwan.
The client launched a business promoting Japanese sports-related entertainment overseas and successfully obtained a 4-month Business Manager Visa.
ACROSEED Immigration Lawyer's Office was among the first to integrate company establishment with Business Manager Visa services, earning strong trust from many clients.
While such service packages have become common, meeting increasingly diverse and specialized client needs now requires greater flexibility. Based on extensive past case data, we continuously refine our Business Manager Visa services. Please feel free to contact us for further consultation.
Who This Case Is Relevant For
When applying for a Business Manager Visa from overseas, unlike cases with existing operations or residence in Japan, decisions and planning at the preparation stage significantly affect the outcome. This case is particularly helpful for individuals who:
- Currently reside overseas and are considering starting a business in Japan
- Have no long-term stay history in Japan and feel uncertain about visa approval
- Do not know where to begin with company establishment or business planning
- Are unsure whether their business idea will pass immigration review
- Seek professionals who can provide smooth support even from overseas
A Business Manager Visa is not granted simply by establishing a company. Business feasibility, continuity, and consistency of explanation are closely examined. For overseas applicants in particular, credibility must be demonstrated solely through documentation, making professional support from the planning stage essential.
Related Services
ACROSEED Immigration Lawyer's Office provides comprehensive support, from obtaining a Business Manager Visa to stable renewals, as well as future permanent residency or naturalization (Japanese citizenship), with application strategies designed for your next steps.

4-Month Business Manager Visa Guide
Updated for the amended law (effective 2025/10/16). A recommended approach for those living overseas who plan to start a business in Japan. We also support you through renewal to a 1-year visa as a package.

Business Manager Visa Renewal Guide
We handle Business Manager Visa renewals in line with the new system starting in October 2025.

Permanent Residence Application (PR) Guide from a Business Manager Visa
With future PR approval in mind, we support you end-to-end—from organizing your residence status, income, and activities to filing the application.

Naturalization Application Guide from a Business Manager Visa
With future naturalization approval in mind, we support you end-to-end—from organizing your residence status, income, and activities to filing the application.
Since opening our practice in 1986, we have been involved in consulting on visa applications for foreigners for nearly 40 years as an immigration lawyer.
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