Japan digital nomad visa (2026)
Designated Activities (digital nomad)
Income requirement
¥833,333 / month
About $5,238 a month at the exchange rate below
as of August 2026Source: mofa.go.jp
How this figure is worked out
The official source states ¥10,000,000 a year. Over twelve months that is ¥833,333, which is the monthly figure shown here for comparison.
The US dollar figure uses the European Central Bank euro foreign exchange reference rates for 2026-08-12. Source: ecb.europa.eu
- How long it lasts
- Maximum 6 months, and renewal of the period of stay is not permitted. You can re-enter on the same status once six months have passed since leaving Japan
- What it costs
- Not stated by the official source
- Tax treatment
- Depends on your situation
Remuneration earned for activities carried out in Japan is eligible for tax exemption in Japan where it meets the requirements of the applicable tax convention.
What you need to qualify
- Nationality of a country with both a tax convention and a visa exemption arrangement with Japan
- Annual income of at least JPY 10,000,000, evidenced by a tax or income certificate
- Private medical insurance covering at least JPY 10,000,000 for injury and illness
- Work for a foreign employer or foreign clients using information and communication technology
- No employment or contractor agreement with an organisation or individual in Japan
Worth knowing. No residence card is issued, because a six-month stay does not make you a mid- to long-term resident. The duration, renewal and tax points here follow the Immigration Services Agency Q&A at https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/content/001422249.pdf.
Do you qualify for the Designated Activities (digital nomad)?
Enter your monthly income to check it against the requirement, about $5,238 a month.
Common questions
- Does Japan have a digital nomad visa?
- Yes. Japan offers the Designated Activities (digital nomad). The official source states ¥10,000,000 a year, which is about ¥833,333 a month. How long it lasts: maximum 6 months, and renewal of the period of stay is not permitted. You can re-enter on the same status once six months have passed since leaving Japan. The date and source are shown on this page. Requirements change, so confirm with the official source before applying.
- How much income do you need for the Designated Activities (digital nomad)?
- The official source states ¥10,000,000 a year. Over twelve months that is ¥833,333, which is the monthly figure shown here for comparison. That is roughly $5,238 a month in US dollars.
- Will you pay tax in Japan on the Designated Activities (digital nomad)?
- Remuneration earned for activities carried out in Japan is eligible for tax exemption in Japan where it meets the requirements of the applicable tax convention.
- Is this information current?
- Every figure on this page carries an "as of" date and a link to the official source, and is refreshed on a schedule. Where the law states a multiple of a published wage rather than a fixed amount, we store the rule and recalculate, so the figure stays right when the wage moves. Nomad-visa rules change often, so always confirm with the official source before applying.