🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇯🇵 Japan
Visa Name
Digital Nomad Visa
Local Name
デジタルノマドビザ (特定活動)
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
6 months
Max Duration
6 months
Income Requirement
JPY 833,333/mo
(~$5,583 USD)
· JPY 10,000,000/yr
Application Fee
$22
Tax Status
Exempt
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Not required
Accommodation Proof
Not required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Dependent Fee
$22
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Exempt
Tax Regime
Non-resident, foreign income exempt
Foreign Income Taxed
No
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
embassy
Processing Time
5–15 days
Can Apply In-Country
No
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
No
📝 NOTES
Requires 10 million JPY annual income (~$70,000 USD). Valid for 6 months only, non-renewable. Must wait 6 months before reapplying. Only nationals of countries with Japan tax treaty and visa-exempt entry (49+ countries). Spouses and unmarried children under 18 may accompany. Dependent eligibility list is broader (70+ countries). Private health insurance mandatory (no access to Japan's NHI). Visa fee is approx. 3,000 JPY.
🏠 ALSO IN JAPAN
Japan also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Japan Business Manager Visa (entrepreneur)
- Japan Startup Visa (startup)
- Japan Nikkeijin Long-Term Resident Visa (ancestry)
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