Q9. I applied for a Business Manager Visa on my own, but my application was denied. What should I do now?

A9. There are two primary reasons why Business Manager Visa applications are denied:

1. Failure to Meet Eligibility Requirements:
   Applicants may not satisfy fundamental visa criteria. Immigration officers often suspect that the true intention is to bring family members (such as parents or siblings) rather than engage in genuine business management. Other frequent issues include insufficient managerial background or experience, inadequate office premises, unclear capital formation, business plans with low feasibility (increasingly common), or concerning prior immigration history.
2. Insufficient Explanation or Evidence:
   Even when requirements are technically met, inadequate supporting documents or explanations can lead to denial. Recently, immigration officers scrutinize business plans and contracts more strictly due to increased applications lacking managerial substance.

From an immigration examiner or professional’s perspective, these shortcomings may seem obvious. However, self-prepared applications often overlook critical details, resulting in denials. Cases involving unqualified visa agents frequently fail due to basic misunderstandings of requirements. Hearing statements like “My friend was fine doing it this way” is a major red flag.

Each applicant’s explanation must align with their background and business plan. Simply submitting generic documents from the Immigration Bureau website is rarely sufficient. Tailored evidence demonstrating the plan’s alignment with the visa’s objectives is required.

If your application is denied, note that the rejection notice typically does not include specific reasons. Therefore, visiting the Immigration Office to clarify the grounds for denial is essential before reapplying.

Potential corrective measures include securing an appropriate office, hiring staff to support operations, further business preparation, or arranging additional capital funding. Each issue must be systematically resolved to build a successful reapplication.