What is an Entertainment Visa/Entertainer?

Updated: July 2026, 1

Are you struggling to meet the deadline for your entertainment visa application?

The most common enquiry we get is…

The event date is approachingWill the visa arrive in time?

　
The event date is fast approaching, but I still haven't done anything about the visa and I don't know what to do.
If the visas are not obtained within a short time frame, the event will be ruined.
It seems that many managers have the same problem.
It would be a disaster if you managed to secure a contract for an overseas artist to perform, only to have the event canceled because they couldn't get a visa!

This is exactly when you need a professional!

At our company, we will prepare the necessary documents to ensure that your application is approved in the shortest possible time and that you can make the best appeal without any doubts. We prioritize speed to ensure your application is ready in time for your event's scheduled date, and we strive to do our best.

As a result, cases of disapproval are extremely rare..

We also have a large number of permits.

We have a proven track record in supporting the entertainment industry!

They have a track record of supporting numerous global artists, including K-POP.

Please contact us as soon as possible even if your schedule is normally difficult!

◆ Key points about the "Entertainment Visa"

★Please communicate directly with the talent agency that the artist belongs to.

Staff fluent in English, Chinese and Japanese will assist you directly.

★I want to bring along talent managers, hair and makeup staff, etc.

Accompanying staff will also need to apply for a visa separately.

★I want to apply for an entertainment visa, but I can't find an inviting agency in Japan

Please use our "Event Hosting Support Plan." Please contact us for more details.

In times like these, please feel free to contact us!

Our company has offices in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka, and our ``entertainment visa application specialist staff'' are available to assist customers with any inquiries.

Even if it is difficult for you to obtain, renew, or change an entertainment visa on your own, we will work with you to find a solution and provide support.
If you have applied for an entertainment visa yourself to the Immigration Bureau and your application was rejected, we can also help you reapply.
By preparing according to each individual's circumstances, we help prevent future issues and provide advice on creating an environment that makes it easier to reside in Japan.

Benefits of requesting

1. Specialist staff will assist you.

It is difficult for busy business owners to properly interpret and apply unfamiliar laws.

As legal experts, we will reduce your burden.

2. Quick and reliable response

Our motto is speed.

We have established dedicated teams for each project.
By systematizing it, we can respond quickly.

We handle your applications swiftly and reliably.

3. Consultation is free

At our company, you can receive a free consultation before making a request.

We can also help with these types of problems.

We are thinking of inviting ballet companies from overseas to perform.

We have about 100 people. Can you handle this?

the event is small. I don't know if it falls under the entertainer visa.

How large is it likely to be approved?

We would like to invite an amateur Hyper Yo-Yo player ,

who is famous on YouTube, to participate in our event. Does this fall under the category of an entertainer visa?

We plan to sign event performance contracts with several artists throughout the year.

Can you handle the comprehensive management of visa acquisition, renewal, and related processes?

Even if the artist we invite is well-known in their home country but is almost unknown in Japan, will the visa still be granted?

Will the visa still be granted?

■Those who have applied for an entertainment visa and have been refused/those who wish to reapply
There is no need to give up on obtaining a visa just because you receive a notification of denial.
If you check and improve the reason why your application was not approved and reapply, there is a possibility that your application will be approved.
At our company, we accompany applicants to the Immigration Bureau to confirm the reasons for refusal and provide support for re-applications.

Guests’ Feedback

[Reason for choosing]
　The website had a good impression, the fees were clear, and there was a success fee.

[Opinions/impressions]
　Thank you for your efforts in helping me obtain a visa in a short period of time.
　I was able to leave it to you with peace of mind.

[Reason for choosing]
　The reason I chose your company was because the staff were so responsive when I first visited them.

[Opinions/impressions]
　I am very impressed by their kind response and seriousness towards their work.

Steps for sending the certificate

Example: Inviting an artist from overseas to hold a concert

	Contact Us Consultations regarding entertainment visa applications are free of charge. Consultations are available in Chinese, English, Vietnamese, and Korean, and after-hours consultations and on Saturdays and Sundays are also available if you make a reservation. Please contact us by phone or via the inquiry form.
	Consultation and Application After confirming the current situation, we will explain our performance application policy. Please discuss the payment timing and success fees with the person in charge. Once you are satisfied with the estimated amount and service content, please make your request.
	Document Preparation We will collect and prepare the necessary documents for the entertainment visa application. We also translate documents in Chinese, English, Vietnamese, and Korean. *Note: Additional costs for obtaining certificates (actual costs) and translation fees (1,000 yen per page) are to be borne by clients.
	Application to the Immigration Bureau Our administrative scrivener will apply for an entertainment visa to the Immigration Bureau on your behalf. You do not need to visit Immigration Bureau yourself.
	Receive certificate of eligibility(COE) If there are no problems as a result of the review, we will receive the "Certificate of Eligibility" necessary for obtaining a visa. After payment of the fee, we will give this certificate to the client. In addition, in the unlikely event that permission is denied, we will reapply according to the request of the client.
	Sending Certificate to the Applicant's Country and Visa Application The client will send the certification certificate to their home country and apply for a visa at the local Japanese consulate. Once you receive your visa, you will be able to enter Japan. Please note that the certification certificate is valid for 3 months from the date of issue.

Remuneration

*Our corporation is an administrative scrivener corporation and is not a government agency (government agency).

Frequently asked questions about entertainment visas

For example, if you are a musician, dancer, actor, professional athlete, performer, performer, performer, model, fashion show or other entertainment activity, or if you are employed to perform in a movie, TV, commercial, etc. Etc.

This includes not only the performers themselves, but also activities that are inseparable from their box office activities.

For example, an orchestra conductor or an athlete trainer.

The performance facility must be equipped with stage equipment suitable for the performance.

In addition, there are also issues such as whether the stage equipment has the personnel to operate it, and whether preparations for costumes, make-up, etc. are in place.
This is a big point.

Nationwide Support

In principle, we respond to inquiries on the same day or the next business day.

If you do not hear from us for more than 2 business days, the message may not have been sent.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but please contact us again using this form.

We also accept consultations over the phone.