Destinations / East Asia / Japan
🇯🇵 Japan
Japan's nomad visa is short and strict, but it's the first legal on-the-books path into a country nomads have wanted to base in for a decade. Osaka delivers Tokyo's infrastructure at a real discount.
Visa
Digital Nomad Visa (Designated Activities)
Max duration
6 months, single stay, non-renewable
Income requirement
¥10 million/year (~$67,000–$70,000)
Tax perk
No Japanese tax residency triggered within the 6-month stay
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Requirements, documents, costs, timeline, and common mistakes for the Digital Nomad Visa (Designated Activities).