(1) |
Answering enquires regarding the application for business management visa. |
(2) |
Drafting the documents-required list in accordance with the status of the applicant. |
(3) |
Preparing visa application documents (application form, business plan, etc.). |
(4) |
Confirm and modify the Japanese version business plan provided by clients |
(5) |
Submission of Application for issuance of a Certificate of Eligibility and other related documents to Immigration Bureau. |
(6) |
Collecting the COE from Immigration Bureau. |
(7) |
Forwarding the COE to client. |
(1) |
After receiving the COE, applicants shall go to the closest consulate or embassy for submitting the visa application. Our service does not cover this process. |
(2) |
Applicants shall complete the abovementioned visa application process and enter Japan within 3 months after the COE is issued. Applicant can collect the residence card at the airport when entering Japan (only applicable to Shinchitose, Narita, Haneda, Chubu, Kansai, Hiroshima and Fukuoka Airports; if entering Japan at other airports, applicants need to apply for the residence card at the city hall when registering the residential address). |
(3) |
All documents in foreign languages must be accompanied with Japanese translations. Since all documents shall be submitted in Japanese, if documents provided by the applicant are in Chinese, English, or other languages, Kaizen can provide Japanese translation services. Fees will be quoted separately. |
(4) |
The fee quoted above is for the application of COE with the Immigration Bureau in Tokyo. If applicant needs to apply the COE in other prefectures, fee will be quoted separately. |
(5) |
A business plan is critical for the application of a business management visa, we offer services to prepare a Japanese version of the business plan at a cost of 500,000 yen (excluding tax) if required. |
(1) |
A business office for the purpose of conducting the business pertaining to the application exists in Japan; provided, however, that if the business has not been commenced, facilities to be used as a business office for the purpose of conducting the business have been secured in Japan; |
(2) |
The size of the business pertaining to the application falls under any of the following requirements: (a) The business is conducted by at least two full-time employees residing in Japan other than those who operate or manage the business; (b) The amount of the stated capital or the total amount of the contribution is at least JPY 5 million; |
(3) |
If the applicant seeks to manage the business, the applicant shall have at least 3-year experience of operating or managing a business (including any period where the applicant study for a master’s degree or doctoral degree majored in the operation or management of a business), and, receives a remuneration equivalent to or greater than that a Japanese national receives for the same work. |
(1) |
Copy of valid passport (with validity not less than 6 months) of the applicant (shareholder, director, staff in management level) |
(2) |
Seal certificate or personal signature certificate of the applicant (personal signature certificate shall be notarized at the notary office where the applicant is located) |
(3) |
Applicant’s photograph (4 cm long x 3 cm wide) taken within three months; a sharp, clear photo of the applicant facing forward with no hat, cap, or head covering taken against a plain backdrop with no shadows |
(4) |
Personal resume of the applicant (from high school graduate) |
(5) |
Copy of graduation certificate (shall include the degree’s name) of the highest academic degree of the applicant |
(6) |
Japan company’s certificate of all historical matters. (in Japanese “法人の登記簿謄本”, or “履歴事項全部証明書”) |
(7) |
Japan company’s articles of incorporation (in Japanese “定款”) |
(8) |
Japan company’s organization chart. |
(9) |
Japan company’s shareholder register (in Japanese “株主名簿”) |
(10) |
Japan company’s tenancy agreement, floor plan and photos (exterior of the building, interior of the office, etc.) of the business office of the company |
(11) |
Registered capital of the company and relevant proofing documents |
(12) |
Business plan of the company (shall include at least 3-year profit and loss plan) |
(13) |
Other supporting documents regarding the business development in Japan |
(1) |
Japan Immigration Bureau may request applicant to provide supporting documents other than the above documents. The actual required documents and information list will be provided to applicant after preliminary evaluating the status of the applicant. |
(2) |
Applicant shall write his / her name behind the photograph. |
(3) |
The above documents shall be submitted in Japanese. If documents provided by the applicant are in Chinese, English, or other languages, Kaizen can provide Japanese translation services. Fees will be quoted separately. |
(4) |
All certificates issued in Japan must be issued within three months prior to the submission of the application. |
(5) |
Regarding on abovementioned Japan company’s certificate of all historical matters, Kaizen can obtain one copy on behalf of the client at a collection fee of 4,000 yen (including government charges), and if the client needs to obtain two or more copies at the same time, due to other needs, the fee for each additional copy will be 2,000 yen (including government charges). |
Item |
Procedures |
Time (Working days) |
1 |
After applicant confirmed engaging in our services, Kaizen provides the required documents list according to applicant’s actual status and issues invoice to applicant. |
1 ~ 2 |
2 |
Applicant provides the required documents to Kaizen by email, facsimile, or post. Meanwhile, applicant shall settle our service fees. |
Applicant’s schedule |
3 |
Kaizen prepares COE application documents (COE application form, business plan, etc.) for applicant confirmation and signature (if required). |
1 ~ 2 months |
4 |
Applicant returns the signed documents to Kaizen after signing the documents. |
Applicant’s schedule |
5 |
Kaizen submits the visa application to Japan Immigration Bureau. |
1 ~ 2 weeks |
6 |
Japan Immigration Bureau reviews the visa application. Kaizen communicates with the Immigration Bureau on behalf of the applicant for the processing status and submitting additional documents (if required). |
3 ~ 5 months |
7 |
Kaizen collects the COE on behalf of the applicant. |
|
8 |
Kaizen arranges to post the COE to applicant. |
1 ~ 2 weeks |
9 |
Applicant goes to the closest consulate or embassy for submitting the visa application. |
Applicant’s schedule |
Total |
6 ~ 8 months |
(1) |
If clients appoint us to assist in the preparation of the business plan in Japanese, in addition to the time listed above, it will take about 15 working days from the date of provision of all required documents by the client for us to complete the preparation of the Japanese version of the business plan. |
(2) |
If clients appoint us to assist in the translation of the business plan given from a foreign language into Japanese, we will notify the time required to complete the translation based on the length of the actual business plan, which is not included in the time listed above. |