We support foreign founders seeking to obtain residence to start a business in Shibuya. We also provide administrative assistance in all legal matters related to establishing a company and procuring a business license.
As part of its initiative to foster startup businesses, the Shibuya City Office grants a special resident status, known as a “Startup Visa,” for foreign startup founders for maximum up to two year. It is specifically designed for immigrants preparing to start their own scalable business in Shibuya.
We can also assist with other administrative procedures required to establish a corporate body to start a business.
This visa is issued to foreign nationals who wish to start a startup business in Shibuya City, Tokyo. The business must meet certain criteria to be considered a startup business. Please see the details below for eligibility and requirements.
The applicants must be planning or engaged with a project with the potential to strengthen the international competitiveness of Shibuya City’s industries and expand employment. This applies to the following sectors:
Self-check to see if your business qualifies for a Startup Visa with Shibuya City. Is your answer to the following questions YES?
To apply for a Startup Visa, please first use the “CONTACT US” form on this website. Make sure to select “about startup visa” from “Inquiry type.” The Shibuya Welcome Support (SWS) team will assist you throughout the process.
To apply for a Startup Visa, please first use the CONTACT US form on this website, making sure to select “about startup visa” as the inquiry type. The Startup Welcome Service (SWS) team will then get in touch to assist you through the process.
To complete your application, you will need to submit the required documents. Please refer to the Startup Visa page at the Shibuya City Office website for more information.
Upon passing the document screening process, you will be interviewed. Once Shibuya approves your application, your application for the Startup Visa will be submitted to Immigration.
The Shibuya City Office offers various support services, including co-working space and partnerships with local companies to help you get started.
Please submit the required documents. Refer to:
https://www.city.shibuya.tokyo.jp/jigyosha/shoko-rodo-sodan/startup/visa.htmlThe program is conducted in English.
For a Startup Visa you are only required to have enough to make your business plan feasible. Looking to the future, switching from a Startup Visa to a Business Manager Visa requires a minimum of 5M yen capital.
Meet our inspiring startups who have benefited from the Startup Visa program in the past. Ranging from solo founders to foreign startups, Shibuya Startup Support has supported startups of various stages and industries.
〒150-0011
渋谷区東1-29-3
Shibuya Bridge B-5
Shibuya Startup Support
