Japan digital nomad visa
Digital Nomad Visa (Designated Activities) (Designated Activities Notice No. 53) · Asia-Pacific
Japan offers the Digital Nomad Visa (Designated Activities) for remote workers and digital nomads. The minimum income requirement is JPY 10,000,000/year (~USD 67,000), the visa is valid for 6 months (no. not renewable; must spend 6 months outside japan before reapplying.), and the government fee is Low single-entry issuance fee (~JPY 3,000 / ~USD 20); varies by consulate. Stay is <1 year on foreign-sourced income, so Japanese income tax generally does not apply. Yes (spouse and children under Notification No. 54; same JPY 10M insurance); no added per-dependent income figure. These figures are a dated snapshot — verify on the official government source before applying.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (mofa.go.jp). Data as of June 2026.
Japan nomad visa at a glance
| Item | Japan |
|---|---|
| Minimum income | JPY 10,000,000/year (~USD 67,000) |
| Visa duration | 6 months |
| Renewable | No. Not renewable; must spend 6 months outside Japan before reapplying. |
| Government fee | Low single-entry issuance fee (~JPY 3,000 / ~USD 20); varies by consulate |
| Tax for nomads | Stay is <1 year on foreign-sourced income, so Japanese income tax generally does not apply |
| Processing time | Varies; allow several weeks |
| Family / dependents | Yes (spouse and children under Notification No. 54; same JPY 10M insurance); no added per-dependent income figure |
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (mofa.go.jp). Data as of June 2026.
Income requirement
JPY 10,000,000/year (~USD 67,000). Launched 2024. Family members under Notification No. 54 must hold the same JPY 10M insurance.
Requirements & eligibility
National of a country with both a tax treaty with Japan and visa-exemption (50+ eligible); employed by/contracting for a foreign company; private health insurance covering >=JPY 10,000,000.
Tax for digital nomads in Japan
Stay is <1 year on foreign-sourced income, so Japanese income tax generally does not apply.
Tax is the single most variable part of nomad life. Whether you owe tax in Japan depends on how long you stay (most countries treat 183+ days as tax residency), where your income arises, your citizenship, and any double-tax treaty with your home country. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm with Japan's tax authority and a cross-border tax professional.
Family & dependents
Yes (spouse and children under Notification No. 54; same JPY 10M insurance); no added per-dependent income figure.
Processing time
Varies; allow several weeks.
Data quality for Japan
Verified against an official government source. Verified against the official Japan source. Figures are a snapshot as of June 2026; income thresholds in particular change (several are tied to local minimum or average wages and recalculated yearly). See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income requirement for the Japan digital nomad visa?
The Japan Digital Nomad Visa (Designated Activities) requires JPY 10,000,000/year (~USD 67,000). Launched 2024. Family members under Notification No. 54 must hold the same JPY 10M insurance. Figures are as of June 2026 and can change, so verify on the official government source.
How long is the Japan digital nomad visa valid, and can I renew it?
The initial validity is 6 months. No. Not renewable; must spend 6 months outside Japan before reapplying..
How much does the Japan digital nomad visa cost?
The government fee is Low single-entry issuance fee (~JPY 3,000 / ~USD 20); varies by consulate. This excludes lawyer, translation, apostille and insurance costs, which vary.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Japan?
Stay is <1 year on foreign-sourced income, so Japanese income tax generally does not apply. This is general information, not tax advice — verify with Japan's tax authority and your home country, because your liability depends on tax residency and where your income arises.
Can my family join me on the Japan nomad visa?
Yes (spouse and children under Notification No. 54; same JPY 10M insurance); no added per-dependent income figure
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Last updated: 2026-06-20