Specified visa: Designated Activities (Digital Nomad) in Japan

Specified visa: Designated Activities (Digital Nomad) · Japan visa route

remote · last reviewed 2026-06 · all Japan routes

Eligible nationality/region; intends to work remotely in Japan for a period not exceeding six months; application form/photo, passport, activity/period documents, proof of annual income, and insurance covering death/injury/illness.

Important notes

• Annual income JPY 10 million or more; insurance medical treatment coverage for injury/illness must be JPY 10 million or more.
• Not a long-stay residence path.

Preparation checklist

• Prepare route evidence: intends to work remotely in Japan for a period not exceeding six months, with activity/period documents, proof of annual income, and required insurance.
• Check work rights and restrictions: for remote work only under designated activities.
• Save your submitted files and track the next application or renewal date.

Official source

Official source: Japan official source

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