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Japan / Officially listed
Designated activities — Digital Nomad
Japan’s designated-activities route permits qualifying remote work for a limited stay and provides an accompanying spouse or child category.
Official sourceCheckedInformational only, not legal or tax advice. Verify with official sources.
- Income evidence
- >= 10,000,000 JPY / year
Annual applicant income; separate insurance coverage requirement is the same currency amount for a different purpose.
Official sourceChecked - Savings or deposit
- Not verified
- Initial stay
- 6 months
Published upper period; individual grants can be shorter.
Official sourceChecked - Published maximum stay
- 6 months
Published upper period; individual grants can be shorter.
Official sourceChecked - Visa validity
- Not verified
- Tax information
- Not verified
Amounts describe the sourced branch, not every household or alternative means test. Visa validity and permission to stay are separate. Months and years keep their calendar units.
Who can use this route
Annual income must be at least JPY 10 million.
Official sourceCheckedMedical cover for injury or illness must reach at least JPY 10 million.
Official sourceCheckedOnly the eligible countries and regions linked by the Foreign Ministry are covered.
Official sourceCheckedHow to apply
Check nationality eligibility through the Foreign Ministry and Immigration Services Agency guidance.
Official sourceCheckedPrepare the activity plan, income and insurance evidence, or qualifying certificate-of-eligibility documentation.
Official sourceCheckedApply through the responsible Japanese mission for the main and any accompanying applicants.
Official sourceCheckedExtensions and renewal
The Foreign Ministry states that no extension is granted.
Official sourceCheckedOfficial sources
Official sourceCheckedFor visits subject to the Schengen 90/180 rule.
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