I am a foreign entrepreneur and got a startup visa to run a business in Japan. My business was severely impacted by COVID-19. I am worried that I might encounter issues when I try to extend the visa. Would the government take the COVID-19 situation into consideration and handle my application leniently when they review my case?
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You may have a better chance because of the current extraordinary condition while you have to demonstrate your new business plan to run your company in detail. In other words, the immigration authorities will never approve your renewal only by the reason of the
damage from the coronavirus outbreak to your business. Meanwhile, you can extend your stay under another status of residence when the immigration finds you have no means to return your home due to COVID-19.
