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JP · Short-Term Remote Work

Digital Nomad Visa

Japan's 2024 DNV — 6 months only, high income bar. For longer stays, look at Highly Skilled Professional.

Min income
$68,000/yr
Processing
30-60 days
Duration
6 months
Leads to residency
No
Citizenship eligible
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Requirements

What you'll need

  • 01Remote work for non-JP company
  • 02Min ¥10M (~$68k)
  • 03Health insurance
  • 046-month stay, non-renewable
  • 05Treaty country passport
Where you can use it

Cities in JP

Tokyo
The world's most functional megacity. New Digital Nomad Visa (6 months) plus engineer/highly-skilled paths for longer stays.
Osaka
Japan's warmer, friendlier, cheaper second city. Same visa options as Tokyo with a more relaxed rhythm.
Source
Japan Ministry of Justice — Immigration Services Agency
Primary gov source · 5/5
Last verified Jun 18, 2026View official page →
Not legal advice. Visa rules change frequently. Always verify current requirements with the official source above, or consult a licensed immigration attorney before applying.