筛选实质投资者！日本经营管理签门槛飙升 6 倍，年内实施
Screen for substantive investors!
The threshold for the Japanese business management visa has soared sixfold and will be implemented within the year.
近日，一则消息在移民圈炸响：日本出入国在留管理厅正紧锣密鼓地进行最终调整，计划把授予在日创业外国人的 “经营・管理” 在留资格的资本金等条件，从现行的 500 万日元一口气提高到 3000 万日元以上，足足翻了 6 倍！与此同时，对商业计划的审核也将加强，并且明确要求雇佣本地员工。法务省打算在本月内广泛听取有识之士的意见，目标是年内完成省令修改并正式施行。
Recently, a piece of news has caused a stir in the immigration community: The Immigration Services Agency of Japan is intensively making final adjustments. It plans to significantly increase the capital and other requirements for the "Business Management" residence status granted to foreign entrepreneurs in Japan. The current 5 million yen will be raised to over 30 million yen in one go, a six-fold increase! At the same time, the review of business plans will be strengthened, and there will be a clear requirement to hire local employees. The Ministry of Justice intends to widely seek the opinions of experts and scholars within this month, aiming to complete the revision of the ministerial ordinance and officially implement it within this year.
一直以来，日本的经营管理签证堪称外国人赴日创业、定居的 “黄金通道”。只需 500 万日元（约合 25 万人民币）的启动资金，再加上一个看似合理的商业计划，就能申请到该签证，还能带着配偶、子女一同移居日本，享受当地的优质教育、医疗等社会福利。并且，对申请人的年龄、学历、日语水平都没有严苛要求，这让它备受青睐。数据显示，截至 2024 年，持有经营管理签证的外国人数量已近 4 万，其中中国大陆人士超过 2 万，占比超 50%，妥妥的主力军。
For a long time, Japan's business management visa has been regarded as a "golden passage" for foreigners to start businesses and settle in Japan. With only 5 million yen (approximately 250,000 RMB) in startup capital and a seemingly reasonable business plan, one can apply for this visa. Moreover, they can also move to Japan with their spouses and children and enjoy local high - quality social welfare such as education and medical care. Additionally, there are no strict requirements for the applicant's age, education background, or Japanese language proficiency, which makes it highly popular. Data shows that as of 2024, the number of foreigners holding business management visas has approached 40,000, among which more than 20,000 are from mainland China, accounting for over 50%, making them a veritable main force.
可随着申请人数的暴增，问题也接踵而至。不少人只是打着创业的幌子，注册个空壳公司，根本不开展实际经营活动，每年就为了更新签证而 “走过场”。更有甚者，催生了一些专门代办的机构，帮人包装各种虚假材料，让整个签证申请市场乱象丛生。这种行为不仅背离了日本设立该签证吸引全球优秀创业者、提升国际竞争力的初衷，还扰乱了正常的商业秩序，甚至可能滋生违法犯罪活动。
However, with the explosive growth in the number of applicants, problems have also emerged one after another. Many people are just using the guise of starting a business to register a shell company without actually carrying out any business operations. They just "go through the motions" every year to renew their visas. What's more, some agencies specifically handling such matters have emerged, helping people to fabricate various false materials, leading to chaos in the entire visa application market. This kind of behavior not only deviates from Japan's original intention of setting up this visa to attract outstanding entrepreneurs from around the world and enhance its international competitiveness, but also disrupts the normal business order and may even give rise to illegal and criminal activities.
此次大幅提高签证门槛，无疑是日本政府的一记 “重拳”，旨在精准打击这些钻空子的行为，筛选出真正有实力、有诚意在日本长期投资、经营的优质创业者。除了资本金大幅提高，明确要求雇佣至少一名全职员工也是关键变化。这意味着，申请人往后不仅要有雄厚的资金实力，还得实实在在地开展业务，创造就业岗位，为日本经济发展贡献力量。
This significant increase in visa requirements is undoubtedly a "heavy blow" by the Japanese government, aiming to precisely target these opportunistic behaviors and screen out high-quality entrepreneurs who truly have the strength and sincerity to invest and operate in Japan in the long term. In addition to the substantial increase in capital, the clear requirement to hire at least one full-time employee is also a key change. This means that in the future, applicants not only need to have strong financial strength but also actually carry out business, create job opportunities, and contribute to the economic development of Japan.
目前还持有经营管理签证的朋友，可得抓紧行动起来了。尽快梳理公司的经营状况，完善各项财务报表、业务合同、发票等资料，证明公司在正常运营；要是公司业务有变动，得准备好合理的说明材料；若处于亏损状态，那就制定一份详尽、可行的盈利改善计划，展现积极经营的态度。
Friends who still hold an operating and management visa should act quickly. Sort out the company's operating conditions as soon as possible, and improve various financial statements, business contracts, invoices and other materials to prove that the company is operating normally. If there are changes in the company's business, prepare reasonable explanatory materials. If the company is in a loss state, formulate a detailed and feasible profit improvement plan to show a positive attitude towards operation.
正计划申请经营管理签证的朋友，更要谨慎对待。撰写商业计划书时，务必贴合实际，别再想着靠一些不切实际的方案蒙混过关；在行业选择上，优先考虑那些容易证明经营活动的领域，比如实体零售、跨境电商等；同时，要注意了，现在距离新规正式实施或许还有一小段时间，符合旧规条件的朋友，建议抓住这最后的 “窗口期”，尽快递交申请，以免错过 “末班车”。
Friends who are planning to apply for a business management visa should be more cautious. When writing a business plan, it must be in line with reality. Don't try to get by with unrealistic plans anymore. In terms of industry selection, give priority to those fields where it is easy to prove business activities, such as physical retail and cross - border e - commerce. At the same time, note that there may still be a short period of time before the new regulations are officially implemented. Friends who meet the conditions of the old regulations are advised to seize this last "window period" and submit their applications as soon as possible to avoid missing the "last train".
这次政策调整，是日本移民政策风向转变的一个鲜明信号。未来，日本大概率还会在其他方面进一步收紧经营管理签证政策，像提高语言要求、强化盈利考核等都有可能。这也提醒着有意赴日发展的外国人，要提前做好充分准备，顺应政策变化，以实力和诚意拥抱新机遇。
This policy adjustment is a clear signal of the shift in Japan's immigration policy direction. In the future, it is highly likely that Japan will further tighten the business management visa policy in other aspects, such as raising language requirements and strengthening profit assessment. This also reminds foreigners who intend to develop in Japan to make full preparations in advance, adapt to policy changes, and embrace new opportunities with strength and sincerity.