Japan Digital Nomad Visa
Japan JPN
Launched in March 2024, Japan's Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers employed by foreign companies to live in Japan for up to six months. Applicants must demonstrate a minimum annual income of ¥10 million (approximately $68,000 USD) and must not work for or provide services to Japanese entities. The visa is non-renewable and does not provide a path to permanent residency, but it offers a legal and straightforward way for high-earning remote workers to experience Japan long-term.
Program Details
- Category
- Digital Nomad
- Processing Time
- 1 months
- Application Fee
- $40
- Minimum Income
- $68,000/yr
- Minimum Investment
- N/A
- Family Included
- Spouse and children may accompany the primary holder under a dependent status for the same 6-month period.
- Path to PR
- No
- Path to Citizenship
- No
- Physical Presence
- Valid for up to 6 months; no extension or renewal. Applicant must be physically present in Japan for the duration.
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Tax Impact
- Stays of up to 6 months typically do not trigger Japanese tax residency, but holders should consult a tax advisor regarding their home country obligations.
Minimum annual income equivalent to ¥10,000,000 (approximately $68,000 USD) from non-Japanese sources. Proof must be provided via tax returns or employer confirmation.
Key Requirements
- ✓Annual income of at least ¥10,000,000 (~$68,000 USD) from non-Japanese sources
- ✓Employment or self-employment contract with a foreign company or clients outside Japan
- ✓Must not engage in work for Japanese entities during the stay
- ✓Valid health insurance covering the entire stay in Japan
- ✓Nationality of a country that has a valid tax treaty with Japan
- ✓No prior serious immigration or criminal violations
Nationality Restrictions
This program restricts applications from nationals of: Must be a national of a country with a tax treaty with Japan; check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list for eligible nationalities.