With ¥30 million or more (approx. USD 200K) in savings, eligible individuals can stay in Japan for up to one year for tourism and recuperation—no employment, no income, no business required. Our licensed immigration specialist files your COE in Osaka or Kyoto, and your passport is returned the same day.
No obligation • Strictly confidential • Weekdays & weekends
Designated Activity No. 40 approval depends less on meeting the numbers and more on how you present them. That is where our expertise matters.
Miyazaki accompanies you to Osaka Immigration Bureau or Kyoto Branch and manages everything on-site. You are never alone in the process.
Your passport is presented at the time of filing and returned to you on the same day—as standard. No extended periods without your travel document.
Multiple accounts, multiple currencies, recent large deposits from property sales or investment liquidations—we know how to present the full picture.
¥260,000 covers everything for Osaka/Kyoto filings: preparation, accompaniment, disbursements, and COE delivery. No surprises.
Standard visa-waiver entries into Japan are typically capped at 90 days per visit and around 180 days per year in practice. Designated Activity No. 40 is fundamentally different: you receive an initial 6-month stay, extendable to a maximum of 12 months in a single stay. And because Japan can be re-entered after a departure, it can serve as a recurring annual base for those who wish to live part of the year here.
| Feature | Standard Tourist Entry | Designated Activity No. 40 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum continuous stay | 90 days | Up to 12 months |
| Income / employment proof required | N/A (none needed but limited) | No (asset-based) |
| Spouse can accompany | Separate entries | Yes (No. 41, joint assets) |
| Residence card issued | No | Yes (on arrival) |
| Can engage in cultural activities | Yes | Yes |
Employment in Japan is not permitted under this status. However, remote work for your overseas employer or business is a separate matter. Please inquire for guidance specific to your situation.
At the time of application, you must demonstrate liquid savings of at least ¥30 million (approximately USD 200,000 or EUR 185,000 at current exchange rates). If your spouse is applying jointly under No. 41, both spouses’ assets may be combined to meet this threshold.
Japan requires proof of private medical insurance that covers death, injury, and illness for the entire stay. This is non-negotiable: Japan will not accept an uninsured long-term resident.
We strongly recommend arranging insurance before arriving in Japan, as some products cannot be purchased after departure from your home country. For those already in Japan, internationally available plans such as SafetyWing Nomad Insurance offer a cost-effective solution—though waiting periods, pre-existing condition clauses, and coverage caps vary and must be verified against the policy wording before submission.
We can advise on insurance options as part of your consultation.
A clear four-step process with Miyazaki guiding every stage.
Send us your bank statements, balance certificates, medical insurance documents, and passport copy by email. We assess whether your asset profile and insurance coverage meet the requirements and advise on any gaps before proceeding.
Miyazaki prepares the application forms, statement of reasons, and itinerary on your behalf. You review the draft as a PDF, request revisions, and confirm. Spouse applications under No. 41 are handled concurrently.
You must be physically present in Japan on the day of filing. We meet at Osaka Immigration Bureau or Kyoto Branch, you sign the documents on-site, Miyazaki accompanies you through the submission, and your passport is returned the same day.
Once approved, we forward your Electronic Certificate of Eligibility (e-COE) by email. Present it at your nearest Japanese embassy or consulate for visa issuance, then collect your Residence Card at the airport upon arrival in Japan.
No hourly billing. No hidden costs. One number covers everything.
COE Filing — Osaka / Kyoto Immigration (Primary Applicant)
Covers: full document preparation, accompaniment to immigration, all fees, disbursements, and e-COE forwarding.
If your spouse wishes to accompany you, an additional fee of ¥80,000 (tax and actual expenses included) is required for the ‘Designated Activities No. 41’ application. Please note that dependent children are not eligible to accompany under this specific visa category.
Note: Applications outside the Osaka/Kyoto area are possible and quoted separately (travel expenses apply).
“I’ve been coming to Japan for years on 90-day tourist entries. I finally want to stay for a full year in Kyoto. My assets are spread across accounts in Singapore and Switzerland.”
— Profile: Retired executive, Europe“My spouse and I sold our business last year. We want to spend a year in Japan before deciding on our next move. Can we combine our assets for the ¥30M requirement?”
— Profile: Entrepreneur couple, Southeast Asia“I work remotely for my overseas company. I want a legitimate long-stay status rather than endlessly renewing my tourist entry.”
— Profile: Remote professional, North AmericaIf any of these resonate, get in touch. We will give you an honest assessment of your situation—no commitment required.
Tell us about your situation—your asset structure, insurance, timeline, and whether your spouse will be joining you. We will respond with a clear, honest assessment and next steps.
Contact Us → (English Inquiry Form)Tel: +81-90-3676-8204 | Heritage Administrative Scrivener Office, Osaka, Japan
