Naturalization Approval Case: Business Manager Visa Holder Obtains Japanese Nationality

Case Overview | Naturalization from Business Manager Visa

In this case, a Chinese national client who had been supported by our office since the initial application for a Business Manager visa consulted us about the next step of naturalization (acquiring Japanese nationality) once the business had become stable. For company owners, naturalization applications often require not only personal documents but also various documents related to the company, which frequently raises concerns about how much preparation can realistically be done while continuing day-to-day management. In this case, including the additional documents requested after the Legal Affairs Bureau accepted the application, we clarified priorities and minimized the burden as much as possible, ultimately leading to the long-awaited acquisition of Japanese nationality.

• Nationality: China
• Status of Residence: Business Manager
• Background of Consultation: Supported by ACROSEED from the initial Business Manager visa application / consulted about naturalization when the business became stable
• Key Challenge: Concern about whether it would be possible to prepare both personal documents and company-related materials while continuing to run the business
• Our Support: Prioritization of document preparation / organized support for additional document requests after Legal Affairs Bureau acceptance
• Result: Japanese nationality (naturalization approval) obtained while keeping the sense of burden to a minimum

Customer’s Story | Balancing Company Management and Naturalization by Setting Clear Priorities

For business owners, naturalization applications are a demanding process that requires preparing documents not only on the personal side but also for the company, all while daily management tasks cannot simply be put on hold. Questions such as “What should I start with?” and “By when do I need to submit what?” can easily become a major source of stress. At our office, we review the instructions from the Legal Affairs Bureau and then provide structured organization of required documents and a clear order of priority, so that the procedure can proceed with minimal impact on business operations.

	Mr. R (Chinese National)
	Requested Service: Naturalization application support (from Business Manager visa to acquisition of Japanese nationality)

I had been receiving support from ACROSEED since my first application for a Business Manager visa, and when my business reached a stable stage, I consulted them about applying for naturalization as the next step.

As a company owner, I knew that I would need to submit documents not only about myself personally but also about the company, so I was very worried about whether I could really proceed with a naturalization application while still managing the business.

After the Legal Affairs Bureau accepted my application, the amount of documentation requested was more than I had imagined. However, Mr. Miyagawa clearly indicated the order of priority and guided me step by step, so the overall burden was kept to a minimum, and I was able to obtain the Japanese nationality I had been hoping for.

I feel that because ACROSEED truly understands the entire process from the Business Manager visa through to naturalization, I was able to entrust them with my case and proceed toward acquiring Japanese nationality with complete peace of mind.

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Who Will Find This Case Helpful

When Business Manager visa holders consider naturalization, there are several additional points to confirm beyond the usual personal requirements. These include organizing evidence of actual business activities and company documents, as well as managing the schedule in light of financial year-end, busy seasons, and other business-specific factors. For those who want to “proceed realistically while continuing to run the company,” first organizing the overall picture and clarifying priorities can significantly reduce the burden of the procedure.

• Business Manager visa holders whose business has become stable and who are now considering naturalization (acquiring Japanese nationality)
• Those who expect that company documents will also be required and feel unsure where to start with preparation
• Those who wish to respond to additional instructions from the Legal Affairs Bureau in a steady, prioritized way
• Those who want to entrust their case to professionals who understand the full pathway from Business Manager visa to naturalization

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