VISA

March 31, 2024
Period of stay 6 months (No extension will be granted)
Eligibility and activity
  • Individuals wishing to work remotely in Japan for a period not exceeding six months.
  • Spouse or child accompanying an individual wishing to stay in Japan for a period not exceeding six months while working remotely.

    For eligible countries or regions, please visit the Immigration Services Agency website (English) (PDF) Open a New Window
Necessary documents
  1. Digital Nomad
  • (1) Visa application form (with a photo)
  • (2) Passport
  • (3) Certificate of eligibility ((Note) If the certificate of eligibility is presented, (4) to (6) below can be omitted.)
  • (4)Documents explaining the applicant's planned activities and period of stay during their stay in Japan (Form) (Word)
  • (5) Documents proving that the applicant's annual income is JPY 10 million or more.
    • (Note) Tax payment certificate, income certificate, employment contract, contract with a business partner (which clearly states the contract period and the contract amount.)
  • (6) Documents proving that the applicant has insurance against death, injury or illness during their stay in Japan (compensation for medical treatment for injury or illness must be JPY 10 million or more).
(Note) A copy of the certificate of insurance coverage and policy summary, a copy of the credit card and documents proving supplementary compensation.
  1. Spouse or child of Digital Nomad
  • (1) Visa application form (with a photo)
  • (2) Passport
  • (3) Certificate of eligibility ((Note) If the certificate of eligibility is presented, (3) to (5) below can be omitted)
  • (4) Documents explaining the applicant's planned activities and period of stay during their stay in Japan (Form) (Word)
  • (5) Documents proving that the applicant has insurance against death, injury and illness during their stay in Japan (compensation for medical treatment for injury and illness must be JPY 10 million yen or more)
    • (Note) A copy of the certificate of insurance coverage and policy summary, a copy of the credit card and documents proving supplementary compensation.
      (A copy of documents confirming the scope of insurance coverage, in case family coverage is provided by the insurance of the spouse or parent.)
  • (6) Documents proving the relationship between the applicant and the spouse or parent with Digital Nomad visa
  • (7) A copy of the passport of the applicant’s spouse or parent with Digital Nomad visa
(Note) What is a Certificate of Eligibility(COE)?
By presenting Certificate of Eligibility which is issued by a regional immigration bureau, the visa application at the Embassy or Consulate-General and the landing examination at the passport control will be processed smoothly. However, please note that a COE does not guarantee the issuance of a visa. For details, please visit the website of the Immigration Services Agency of JAPAN (Japanese).Open a New Window
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