Japan Digital Nomad Visa

Japan – Digital Nomad Visa. Japan introduced its Digital Nomad visa in March 2024 as a new "Designated Activities" status of residence, permitting foreign nationals from countries with which Japan has a relevant visa-waiver arrangement to live in Japan for…

How to Qualify

- [ ] **Income/means:** Annual income of JPY 10 million (approximately US$68,000) or more, evidenced by a tax payment certificate, income certificate, employment contract, or client contract specifying the contract period and amount ([Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan](https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/pagewe00000100046.html)) - [ ] **Duration cap:** Maximum stay of six months, with no extension or renewal available under this status - [ ] **Nationality:** Available only to nationals of countries with which Japan has an applicable visa-waiver arrangement covering the digital nomad…

Salient Benefits

- Access to Japan's advanced infrastructure, transport network, and high standard of public safety - No local employment authorisation required or implied — purely for remote income earned abroad - High-quality mandatory insurance requirement protects holders against Japan's otherwise expensive private healthcare costs - Family inclusion permitted for spouse and children on matching status - No investment requirement - Distinctive cultural, culinary, and seasonal appeal not matched by most competing nomad destinations