Reasons for Business Manager Visa (BMV) Application Rejections

1.Insufficient Proof/Explanation

When applying for a business manager visa, the applicant is required to explain the source of the capital along with various materials, including proving the physical office exists with photos and floor plans along with the real estate contract, and drafting a business plan in Japanese to show the reality of the business. A good business plan is necessary to prove the stability and continuity of the business. The business plan should also include sales forecasts, labor costs, expenses, and profit margins. If you do not adequately prepare and explain these documents, your application will most likely be rejected, so please be careful. The website of the Immigration Bureau lists the documents required for applying for a business manager visa. However, just submitting the documents written on the immigration homepage does not guarantee approval, especially for business manager visas.

2.Failure to meet Permit Requirements

For Business Management Visa, all requirements must be met at the time of application. It's common sense, but this also means that if you don't meet the minimum requirements, it will be a waste of time even if you drafted a splendid business plan.

[Frequently Observed Patterns of Business Manager Visa Rejections]

Basic Requirements for Investing and Starting a Business

・Start a business with a capital investment of 5 million yen or more

・Securing an office (or store)

Basic Requirements for Assuming Office Without Capital Investment

・More than 3 years of practical experience in business management

・The applicant is appointed as an director of an existing company with business management duties