How to prove the source of capital of 5 million yen

In order to obtain a Business Manager visa, it is important to explain and prove how the 5 million yen was prepared.

Example 1 (How to prove the source of 5 million yen in capital)

Assistance from parents living in home country, remittance from home country to Japan

In such cases, the following documents need to be prepared.

Notarized statement of parent-child relationship" to prove the relationship between the parent and the applicant
Documents proving the parent's period of employment
Parent's tax payment certificate
Parent's bank account history (copy of deposit account)

Example 2 (Method to prove the source of capital of 5 million yen)

■Sending a portion of the capital from the sale of real estate in the home country owned by the parent and remittance of the funds from the home country to Japan

In such cases, the following documents need to be prepared.

A "Notarized Statement of Parent-Child Relationship" to prove the relationship between the parent and the applicant
Documents proving that the applicant owned the real estate
A copy of the real estate sales contract
A copy of the account into which the costs of selling the real estate were transferred

If you are subject to restrictions on overseas remittances, you may ask another person to remit part of the money. In that case, you must also be sure to provide proof that you sent the money from your parents to the person who will send part of the money to you.


Please note that once the money is withdrawn and given in cash, proof may not be possible. If you are bringing in cash from overseas, you must declare it at customs.
In case of remittance, a certificate of remittance is required.