The conditions for Business Manager Visas have been significantly changed.

Dear all,
A new ministerial ordinance was announced last week on October 10th.
As a result, the conditions for Business Manager Visas have been significantly
changed.
This ordinance will come into effect on October 16, 2025.
The new standards will apply to applications made after this date.
In addition, current Business Manager Visa holders will be required to meet the new
standards when applying for visa renewals after October 16, 2028, three years after
the new ordinance's implementation date.

Please see below for an overview of the changes.

For more detailed information, please refer to the guidelines below, "Regarding the
Revision of the Permission Standards for Business Managers.

2025/10/15
Yoshihisa Takenaka