Japan digital nomad visa
1 current source-backed digital nomad pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-09-03
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Designated Activities (Digital Nomad) | Designated Activities status for international remote work using ICT; the activity must not be based on an employment contract with a Japanese organization. · Income threshold: Annual income of at least JPY 10,000,000 at the time of application. · Duration: Six months with no extension; after the maximum stay, the applicant must wait six months before reapplying. · Renewal: There is no extension of the six-month stay; the ISA page re | 2026-09-03 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Designated Activities (Digital Nomad) | Application fee (nomad) | 15,000 JPY | Official source |
| Japan Designated Activities (Digital Nomad) | Application fee (issuance, nomad) | 15,000 JPY | Official source |
| Japan Designated Activities (Digital Nomad) | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 5 days | Official source |
| Japan Designated Activities (Digital Nomad) | First permit valid for | 6 months | Official source |
| Japan Designated Activities (Digital Nomad) | Can be renewed | no | Official source |
| Japan Designated Activities (Digital Nomad) | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Japan Designated Activities (Digital Nomad) | Minimum income | 10,000,000 JPY | Official source |
| Japan Designated Activities (Digital Nomad) | Health insurance required | yes | Official source |
| Japan Designated Activities (Digital Nomad) | Where to apply | at a consulate or in the country | Official source |