Visas & Immigration
Business Manager Visa
A long-term status for running a company you set up or acquire in Japan. Since October 2025 you need ¥30 million+ capital and a full-time employee, among other requirements.
See the new requirements →Highly Skilled Professional
A points-based status (70+ points) for education, experience and income, with many benefits — including permanent residency in as little as 1 year.
Learn more →Work Visa
For applicants with skills, education and experience. You generally need a job offer from a Japanese company and must stay employed.
Spouse of a Japanese National
No strict asset or education requirements, but Immigration checks closely that the marriage is genuine.
Most people move to Japan on a long-term status — study, work or Business Manager — and later apply for permanent residency or naturalization.
Permanent Residency PR
- Generally 10+ years in Japan (5+ working)
- Keep your original nationality
- Travel home easily; your family can use Japan's social security and schools
- You can apply for naturalization later
Naturalization CITIZENSHIP
- Generally 5+ years in Japan (3+ working)
- Become a Japanese citizen with a Japanese passport
- Gain citizens' rights such as voting
- You give up your original nationality and cannot switch back to PR
With a Highly Skilled visa, you may apply for permanent residency after 1 year and naturalization after 3. The right choice depends on you and your family.
Foreign residents must hold a status matching their activities. There are over 30 statuses, in two broad categories.
Based on activities
Granted for what you do in Japan.
Based on personal status
Granted for your relationship with Japan, regardless of activities.
Our partner administrative scriveners handle the paperwork, while our multilingual staff take care of communication. You pay after approval, with no charges for documents or handling beyond our fee.
As a real estate company, we can also find your office and home in one place.
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