This summarizes the key differences between applying for a Business Manager Visa (KEIEI・KANRI VISA) as a Business Owner (KEIEISHA) vs. as a Manager (KANRISHA) in Japan.
| Item | Business Owner （KEIEISHA） | Manager （KANRISHA） |
| Company Establishment | Required | Not Required |
| Eligible Position | Founder / Representative Director | Hired Manager (e.g., Director, Section Chief) |
| Experience Requirement | Not mandatory, but business experience is beneficial | Min3 years of management experience (or Min5 years without a degree) *1 |
| Minimum Capital | JPY 5 million or 2 full-time employees | Hiring Company must meet this requirement |
| Employment Contract | Not required (self-employed) | Required (with clear duties and salary) |
| Work Responsibilities | Business planning, financial management, overall control | Department or business unit management |
| Salary Requirement | No minimum (as owner) | Must be comparable to Japanese workers (approx. JPY 300,000/month) |
| Business Premises | Required | Company must have actual office |
| Visa Justification | Running own company | Managing operations on behalf of company |
*1 Graduate University majoring business related area+ Min 3 years Manager experience OR Not graduate University +Min 5years Manager experience
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Contact Information
Name: Yokohama Trinity Certified Administrative Procedure Specialist Office
Address: 51 Bizcomfort Aobadai, 3F Aobadai Sankusu Bildg.1-5-4 Aobadai, Aoba-ku, Yokohama -city, Kanagawa Pref.
Phone: 045-507-5689 Mobile:090-6707-8203
Email: mail@office-yokohamatrinity.com yokohamatrinity-tk@outlook.jp
Representative: Certified Administrative Procedure Specialist Takahiro Kotani