LTR Highly-Skilled Visa (Sports & Performance) → Japan (J.League / B.League / V.League) 🇯🇵
JFA Regulations + Entertainer/Sports Visa + JADA Code · JFA + J.League + B.League + JADA · J1 / J2 / J3 · B.League · V.League
LTR Highly-Skilled Visa (Sports & Performance) in Japan (J.League / B.League / V.League) falls under JFA Regulations + Entertainer/Sports Visa + JADA Code — federation JFA + J.League + B.League + JADA, league J1 / J2 / J3 · B.League · V.League.
Sports Law bench: FIFA/CAS-qualified attorneys, FIFA-licensed agents, sport scientists, tax planners, image-rights specialists (UK/IE/MT).
Japan (J.League / B.League / V.League) legal framework: JFA Regulations + Entertainer/Sports Visa + JADA Code — enforced by JFA + J.League + B.League + JADA · league J1 / J2 / J3 · B.League · V.League. Asian Quota Slot — Asian players don't count as foreign + Entertainer/Sports visa 1-3 years.
Cross-border path: FIFA TMS (football) / FIBA (basketball) / World Athletics + destination work permit + tax residency planning.
LTR Highly-Skilled Visa (Sports & Performance) takes 60-120 working days at 85,000-285,000 บาท — includes JFA + J.League + B.League + JADA and club legal liaison.
Transfer success — 280+ FIFA ITC moves in 2022-2025 across Thai League, J.League, K League, MLS and Saudi Pro League.
Coverage
How it works
- 1
Map JFA Regulations + Entertainer/Sports Visa + JADA Code
Quota / wage floor / tax regime / agent rules under JFA + J.League + B.League + JADA.
- 2
Club due diligence
Financial fair play + license + transfer dispute history in J1 / J2 / J3 · B.League · V.League.
- 3
Contract + ITC
Contract drafting + FIFA TMS / NF filing + minor protection if U-18.
- 4
Visa + tax + family
Skilled-worker / athlete visa + tax residency planning + dependants + schooling.
- 5
Registration + ongoing
League registration + disciplinary monitoring + season-by-season renewal.
Frequently asked questions
Which law applies in Japan (J.League / B.League / V.League)?
JFA Regulations + Entertainer/Sports Visa + JADA Code
Governing body?
JFA + J.League + B.League + JADA
Covered leagues?
J1 / J2 / J3 · B.League · V.League
Market-specific notes?
Asian Quota Slot — Asian players don't count as foreign + Entertainer/Sports visa 1-3 years.
Foreign player quota?
League-dependent — Thai League 5+1 Asian · J.League 5+1 Asian · La Liga 3 non-EU · Saudi 8 foreign · USA P-1A unlimited.
Athlete tax regimes?
Beckham Law (ES) 24% · Decreto Crescita (IT) 50% reduction · impatriate (FR) 30% exemption · LTR (TH) 17% · Saudi/UAE 0%.
Visa lead time?
Skilled-worker 4-12 weeks · GBE (UK) 2-4 weeks · LTR (TH) 8-16 weeks · P-1A (US) 4-8 weeks.