A Small IT-Related Business and Applying for a Business Manager Visa in Japan

January 6, 2020

Question:

I am thinking of starting an IT-related business. It is not difficult to start the business even with a small amount of capital and office space. How should I apply for a Business Manager visa?

Answer:

Even if you can start a business with a small capital and office, you will not be granted a Business Manager visa until its conditions are met.

Explanation:

One characteristic of IT-related businesses is that a large capital is not necessary for set-up. However, even if the business can begin with a small amount of funds and office space, visas are unfortunately not granted unless they meet certain conditions for the Business Manager visa. Since securing capital and business locations are already established criteria, no special considerations will be made.