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Japan remote or digital nomad route

1 current source-backed remote or digital nomad pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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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

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial 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 re2026-09-03Official source

Official sources

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  1. Official route conditionswww.moj.go.jp · Checked 2026-09-03
  2. Designated Activities (Digital Nomad)Immigration Services Agency of Japan · Checked 2026-09-03
  3. Japan visa informationMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Japan · Checked 2026-09-03