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.
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Key Details
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.
low confidenceHighlights
- 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
The catch
- Real presence required. Expect roughly 180 days a year in-country to keep the status.
- Stays temporary. There's no built-in path to permanent residence — you'd need another route to settle for good.
- Tax isn't the draw. Headline personal tax sits around 45% — this isn't a low-tax move.
- Not renewable. This permit can't simply be rolled over — plan your next step before it expires.
Auto-summarised from the data we hold — always confirm specifics on the official page.
What could change
Changes in immigration policy could impact visa availability.
Tax Notes
Japan has a worldwide income tax system, taxing residents on global income.
Figures are AI-assisted and can change. Confirm every detail on the official source before you act on it.