Last updated 20 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Business manager visa E in Japan for German citizens
Business manager visa — what you need to know
Serves as a viable option for entrepreneurs or business owners seeking to stay in Japan and operate a successful business. Before applying for the visa, the applicant’s employer or sponsor in Japan must request a Certificate of Eligibility from the Immigration Services. The minimum investment requirement for those applying for business manager visa is increased to ¥30 million. Applicants are also required to employ at least one full-time worker who is either a Japanese national or a foreign resident with independent residency status, such as a permanent resident or spouse visa holder.
Eligible individuals:
- Entrepreneur
- Business owner
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed from 5 days to 10 days. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.
The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.
Valid permanent resident status or proof thereof; all preliminary procedures for visa application have been completed.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
E
Type of visa
Long-term stay visa
Category
Work visas
Purpose of visit
Work