Japan digital nomad visa: eligible countries, income and insurance requirements
Japan's digital nomad status lets remote workers stay for up to 6 months, with no extension. Nationals of 51 countries and regions can apply. You need an annual income of JPY 10 million or more and insurance that covers JPY 10 million or more in medical costs. A spouse and children can come too.
Guide
What the status allows
The 51 eligible countries and regions
From the Immigration Services Agency's list. The list for an accompanying spouse or child is longer, with 73 countries and regions.
| Country or region | Short-stay visa | Visa-free stay |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Austria | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Belgium | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Brazil | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Brunei | No visa for short stays | 30 days |
| Bulgaria | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Canada | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Chile | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Croatia | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Czech Republic | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Denmark | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Estonia | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Finland | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| France | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Germany | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Greece | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Hong Kong | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Hungary | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Iceland | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Indonesia | No visa for short stays | 15 days |
| Ireland | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Israel | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Italy | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Latvia | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Lithuania | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Luxembourg | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Malaysia | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Mexico | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Netherlands | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| New Zealand | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Norway | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Peru | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Poland | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Portugal | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Qatar | No visa for short stays | 30 days |
| South Korea | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Romania | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Serbia | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Singapore | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Slovakia | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Slovenia | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Spain | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Sweden | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Switzerland | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Taiwan | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Thailand | No visa for short stays | 15 days |
| Türkiye | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| United Kingdom | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| United States | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
| Uruguay | No visa for short stays | 90 days |
Documents
From the foreign ministry's page.
- Visa application form with a photo
- Passport
- Certificate of Eligibility. With it, the three documents below can be left out.
- A document explaining your planned activities and length of stay
- Proof of an annual income of JPY 10 million or more, such as a tax payment certificate, income certificate or contract
- Proof of insurance against death, injury or illness in Japan, with JPY 10 million or more for medical treatment
Japan's pre-entry tuberculosis screening also applies to digital nomad applicants who are nationals of the Philippines, Viet Nam, Indonesia, Nepal, Myanmar or China and live there.
Frequently asked questions
How long can I stay in Japan on a digital nomad visa?
Up to 6 months. The foreign ministry's page says no extension will be granted.
How much income do I need for Japan's digital nomad visa?
An annual income of JPY 10 million or more, shown with documents such as a tax payment certificate, an income certificate or a contract.
Which countries are eligible for Japan's digital nomad visa?
51 countries and regions on the Immigration Services Agency's list: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, South Korea, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay.
Can my family join me on a digital nomad visa?
Yes. A spouse or child can accompany you under a separate designated-activities status, with their own insurance documents.
Related items
Sources for this page
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Specified visa: Designated activities (Digital Nomad, Spouse or Child of Digital Nomad)checked October 5, 2026
- Immigration Services Agency of Japan Digital Nomad: eligible countries and regions (PDF)checked October 5, 2026
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Japan's Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screeningchecked October 5, 2026
Compiled by Japan Japan !! · Updated October 5, 2026