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Business Manager - Required Documents
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Japan life info The Business Manager visa status is for activities involving starting or managing a business such as trade or other business operations in Japan.
| Applicable Activities | Starting a trade or other business in Japan, or managing such business operations |
|---|---|
| Period of Stay | 5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 6 months, 4 months, 3 months |
Category Classification of Affiliated Organizations
Similar to Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, organizations are classified into Categories 1-4, and required documents vary by category.
| Category | Applicable Organizations |
|---|---|
| Category 1 | Listed companies, etc. |
| Category 2 | Withholding tax of 10 million yen or more |
| Category 3 | Organizations that submitted legal records summary table |
| Category 4 | Others (including newly established companies) |
Important Notes Before Applying
- For questions about application forms and required documents, please contact the Immigration Information Center. (TEL: 0570-013904)
- Applications with incomplete documents may result in significant delays or denial of permission.
- Documents written in foreign languages must be accompanied by a Japanese translation.
Application for Certificate of Eligibility (New)
📋 Document Checklist (All Categories) (PDF) 📋 Document Checklist (Categories 3 & 4) (PDF)
Common Required Documents
| No. | Required Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for Certificate of Eligibility - 1 copy | PDF / Excel |
| 2 | Photograph - 1 | 4cm (H) x 3cm (W) |
| 3 | Return envelope - 1 | Standard envelope with recipient address and registered mail stamps attached |
| 4 | Documents proving category eligibility | - |
For Newly Established Companies (Category 4)
- Explanation of application PDF / Word
- Business plan
- Documents regarding funding sources
- Documents regarding office space
Application for Change of Status of Residence
📋 Document Checklist (All Categories) (PDF) 📋 Document Checklist (Categories 3 & 4) (PDF)
| No. | Required Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for Change of Status of Residence - 1 copy | |
| 2 | Photograph - 1 | Not required for those under 16 years old |
| 3 | Passport and Residence Card | For presentation |
Application for Extension of Period of Stay
| No. | Required Documents | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Application for Extension of Period of Stay - 1 copy | Go to application form |
| 2 | Photograph - 1 | - |
| 3 | Passport and Residence Card | For presentation |
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