Investing in Japan
How to Set Up Business in Japan
Laws & Regulations on Setting Up Business in Japan
Section 2. Visas and Status of Residence
2.5 Temporary visitor visa and status
Temporary visitor status covers tourism, recuperation, sports, visits to relatives, field trips, participation in short courses or meetings, business liaison and similar activities undertaken staying temporarily in Japan. Holders of temporary visitor status may not engage in working activities. Some concrete examples of the type of person involved in business who would be covered by this status are as follows:
- Persons staying in Japan for the purpose of field trips and inspections (e.g. plant tours and trade fair visits)
- Persons participating in short courses and briefings organized by companies
- Persons participating in conferences and other meetings
- Persons sent to Japan for business liaison, business negotiations, contract signing, after-sales service, advertising or publicity, market research or other short-term business activities
Market research and other activities in preparation for investing in and commencing a business in Japan are normally considered to fall under temporary visitor status. There are three periods of stay permitted under temporary visitor status: 90 days, 30 days and 15 days.
