Japan

Digital Nomad Visa

💰 $6,850/mo Minimum Income

📅 6 months (non-renewable) Visa Duration

🏛️ 0% (exempt from Japanese income tax) Tax Rate

⏱️ 1–2 months Processing Time

💵 $30 Application Fee

🕐 GMT+9 Time Zone

Living in Japan

Cost of Living $1,500–$2,500/mo

Internet Speed

95 Mbps avg

Safety

95/100

Language Japanese

Path to PR ❌ No

Path to Citizenship ❌ No

Requirements

✓ Min. ¥10M/year income (~$6,850/month)

✓ Remote work for non-Japanese employer

✓ Private health insurance

✓ From eligible country (tax treaty)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

+ Safest country in the world

+ Incredible culture

+ Best infrastructure

+ Amazing food

+ Zero tax

👎 Cons

− Only 6 months

− High income threshold

− Japanese language barrier

− Cannot renew — must leave

🎯

Best for: High earners wanting Japan experience

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