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Specified Visa: Designated Activities (Digital Nomad)

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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.

Investment
$5400/month minimum income
Processing
Min stay
180 days/year
Tax rate
45%

How popular is this programme?

Searches/mo
Interest
Niche
Trend
Demand score13/100

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Key Details

Min income$5,400/mo
Leads to PRNo
Dual citizenship
Remote workYes
Healthcare includedNo
Crypto accepted
Same-sex recognised
RenewableNo
Valid for0.5 years

Stay Requirements

Digital nomad visa: day-count is a maximum permitted stay, not a minimum-presence requirement; no rule mandates X days/yr to retain the status. Set to 0 to match the dataset''s definition (presence required to MAINTAIN status). Flagged for review.

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Highlights

  • Stay in Japan for up to 6 months
  • Minimum income requirement of $5400/month
  • Cultural experiences and modern amenities
  • Safe and clean environment
  • Access to advanced technology

What could change

Changes in immigration policy could impact visa availability.

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Tax Notes

Japan has a worldwide income tax system, taxing residents on global income.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: medium

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