If you are thinking about starting a business in Japan, one of the first questions is often:
“Which visa route should I be looking at?”
Many foreign entrepreneurs hear terms like:
- Startup Visa
- Business Manager Visa
- Highly Skilled Professional Visa (HSP)-ha
But if you are not familiar with Japan’s immigration system, these categories can feel confusing.
To make the first step easier, our office has created a new free online beta tool:
Preview of our Japan Business Visa Route Navigator (Beta Version)
What This Tool Does
This simple self-check tool helps foreign entrepreneurs explore possible visa directions based on their current situation.
By answering a short series of questions, you can receive a preliminary indication of possible options such as:
- Startup Visa
- Business Manager Visa (4-month route)
- Business Manager Visa (1-year route)
- Highly Skilled Professional Visa (HSP)-ha
The tool also shows:
- a rough support fee estimate
- a summary of your answers
- suggested next steps
Important Note
This tool is designed as a simple preliminary self-check only.
It is not legal advice.
It does not guarantee visa eligibility or visa approval.
Actual immigration strategy depends on many factors, including:
- your detailed business plan
- funding structure
- office arrangements
- immigration documentation
- regional requirements (where applicable)
Why We Built This Tool
Our office receives many inquiries from foreign entrepreneurs asking:
- “Can I get a Startup Visa?”
- “Do I qualify for a Business Manager Visa?”
- “How much would support cost?”
- “Which visa should I choose?”
These are important questions, but the answer depends heavily on your individual situation.
This beta tool was created to help visitors organize their thoughts before booking a consultation.
This Is a Beta Version
Because this is an early beta release, the tool may continue to improve over time.
We may refine:
- wording
- question flow
- user experience
- route guidance
based on real user feedback.
Could You Also Qualify as a Highly Skilled Professional?
Some entrepreneurs may also qualify for Japan’s Highly Skilled Professional (HSP) visa depending on their education, work experience, and other factors.
If you’re curious, you can also try our free HSP Points Calculator.
Try the Free HSP Points Calculator
We hope this new beta tool makes your first step toward doing business in Japan a little easier.
PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
Need professional advice?
If you need individual advice regarding Japanese visas, residence status, company setup, permits, or official document procedures, please book a paid consultation.
We do not provide individual case assessments through free blog comments, general contact forms, or social media messages.
All consultations require advance booking and advance payment.
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