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Nearly 1,000 business manager visa holders left Japan in first half of 2026
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· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The new rules, which took effect in October, require a minimum of ¥30 million in capital, a significant increase from the previous ¥5 million. This change has had an impact, with nearly 1,000 business manager visa holders leaving Japan in the first half of 2026.
Stricter requirements for business manager visas have been imposed, affecting applicants. The new rules, which took effect in October, require a minimum of ¥30 million in capital, a significant increase from the previous ¥5 million.
This change has had an impact, with nearly 1,000 business manager visa holders leaving Japan in the first half of 2026.
Further details on the effects of the new requirements can be found in the source publication, which reports on the changes and their consequences.
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Category: business Published: September 2, 2026 Source: The Japan Times Reading time: 1 min
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