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岐阜の補助金・支援On top of the national programs — what Gifu adds for foreign founders

Gifu — home to Takayama and Shirakawa-go — runs a Startup Visa focused on IT and tourism.

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Updated October 26, 2026 · Checked against the official site by our editors

Startup Visa

Up to 2 yrs

Gifu Prefecture — up to 2 years (renewed every 6 months)

Run by

Gifu

Approved by METI

Minimum wage

Yearly

Revised every year — affects wage programs

National programs

Too

All national subsidies apply here

The Startup Visa in Gifu

Gifu Prefecture is approved by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to run the Startup Visa. If it confirms your plan, immigration can grant a special status to prepare your business — up to 2 years (renewed every 6 months) — before you meet the full Business Manager requirements.

Fields covered

  • IT and IoT that raise productivity or create new products and value
  • Tourism that increases visitor spending and brings visitors to Gifu

How it works here

  • Documents must be written in Japanese
  • Submit in person (you, a registered gyoseishoshi or lawyer, or a staff member of the business)
  • After the certificate, apply at the Nagoya Regional Immigration Services Bureau

This site does not give visa advice. Check the official page and talk to the program desk or an immigration gyoseishoshi.

National programs — where to apply in Gifu

ProgramIn Gifu
Sustainability SubsidySupport letter from the Gifu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (岐阜商工会議所), or the local 商工会 outside the city
Career-Up & Work ImprovementGifu Labour Bureau (岐阜労働局)
Digitalization, Labor-Saving, MonozukuriOnline, nationwide

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Gifu minimum wage

Gifu’s minimum wage is revised every year. Several programs use it, such as the Work Improvement Grant. Check the current amount in the official minimum wage table.

FAQ

Is there a startup visa in Gifu?

Yes. Gifu Prefecture runs the Startup Visa for foreign entrepreneurs. If it confirms your plan, immigration can grant a special status to prepare your business — up to 2 years (renewed every 6 months) — before meeting the Business Manager requirements.

Which businesses can use the Gifu startup visa?

The program covers: IT and IoT that raise productivity or create new products and value; Tourism that increases visitor spending and brings visitors to Gifu. Check the official page for details.

Where do I apply for national subsidies in Gifu?

Most national subsidies are applied for online. The Sustainability Subsidy needs a support letter from your local chamber of commerce, and employment grants go through the Gifu Labour Bureau.

Sources

This page is a plain-English summary, not legal advice. The official Japanese guidelines always take priority.

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