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Move to Japan

5 verified programmes for residency, citizenship and tax optimisation.

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Dual citizenship

Digital Nomad(1)

Specified Visa: Designated Activities (Digital Nomad)

Japan's Digital Nomad Visa allows remote workers employed abroad to live in Japan for up to six months. Requires a minimum annual income and no local employment.

Cost
$5400/month minimum income
Processing
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Entrepreneur(2)

Business Manager Visa

Standard Japanese rates (5–45%). Territorial for first 5yr as non-permanent resident Active business management required. Local office and employee mandatory. Complex.

Cost
JPY 5m+ capital in Japanese company + office space + lo…
Processing
4 months

Startup Visa

Standard Japanese rates. Non-permanent resident status: territorial first 5yr Pilot program by select municipalities (Fukuoka, Sendai, Tokyo, Osaka). Must convert visa.

Cost
Endorsed by local government (municipalities) + viable …
Processing
4 months

Skilled Worker(1)

Highly Skilled Professional Visa

Standard Japanese rates. Permanent resident status fast-track Points system: PhD + high salary = fast PR in 1yr. Most preferred Japan immigration route.

Cost
Points-based (academic, career, salary) — typically 70+…
Processing
4 months

Working Holiday(1)

Working Holiday Visa

Japan's Working Holiday Visa allows young people aged 18-30 from eligible countries to live and work in Japan for up to one year.

Cost
Free
Processing
1 months

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