Japan Start-Up Visa

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Name of visa/program: : Business manager visa

Duration of visa: 1 year

Average duration until acceptance: –

Cost:

URL: Program Link

Fukuoka is rapidly becoming a leader in the startup world. Japan has awarded the city a designation as a National Strategic Special Zone, meaning that there is now a simple pathway for startups to bring their businesses to the city. Startup Visa (Foreign Entrepreneurship Promotion Project) is a scheme that can be used by local governments that have received planning authorization from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). The purpose of this scheme is to increase the acceptance of foreign entrepreneurs and to promote new businesses. Recently, Fukuoka City was the first in Japan to be authorized under this scheme.

Startup Visa Requirements

You will need to submit a business plan to Fukuoka City to review. They will determine the feasibility of you meeting the standard Residential Status of Business Manager requirements within the up to one-year Startup Visa timeframe. Please note that you must meet the Residential Status of Business Manager requirements in order to renew your visa after the Startup Visa expires.

Residential Status of Business Manager Requirements

Must have an office and a minimum of 2 fulltime staff OR an investment portfolio exceeding 5 million yen.

Fukuoka city provides entrepreneurs with up to YEN 35,000,000 loan.

 

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