A Japanese visa is not the same as status of residence. This article explains the difference between visa, landing permission, status of residence, residence card, COE, visa exemption and eVISA from an immigration practice perspective.
Existing Business Manager visa holders do not have to leave Japan automatically if they have not yet reached JPY 30 million, but the transition does not mean they can wait until 2028. This guide explains the revised criteria, compliance checks and a practical 2026–2028 roadmap.
Planning to start a business in Kanagawa, Japan? This article explains how the Startup Visa works, who can apply, and how foreign entrepreneurs can prepare for company formation, office setup, funding, and the later Business Manager Visa application with bilingual legal support.
