Japan announces new digital nomad visa, Apply now!

Highlights: Japan announces new Digital Nomad Visa

• Japan plans to issue a 6-month Digital Nomad Visa from the end of March 2024.
• Individuals working remotely and earning around ¥10 million or more would be eligible for this visa.  
• The spouses and children of the visa holders with private health insurance can accompany them to Japan. 
• Digital Nomads are said to promote the domestic innovation and tourism of the country. 

 

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Global Rise of Digital Nomad Visa

Digital nomadism is on the rise on a global scale, as there are over 35 million digital nomads worldwide who contribute $787 billion to the economy. Governments worldwide are encouraging shifting to remote work as digital nomads work towards facilitating tourism and domestic innovation growth.  

Japan is among the 50 countries that issue Digital Nomad Visa. As a part of its tourism initiatives, the Japanese Government are working on different visas, and the new Digital Nomad Visa is one of them.

 

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New Digital Nomad Visa Guidelines

A recent report by Japan Times states that digital nomads belonging to 49 territories and countries shifting to places for short or medium-term stay would be eligible for the "Specified activities visa category." Self-employed applicants can also apply for this visa. 

This six-month visa will be issued by the end of March 2024, as reported by recent data. The visa's duration was decided based on the preferences of most Digital Nomads, who wanted a more extended stay than the current 90-day limit. 

Countries including the US, Australia and Singapore, some of the 49 countries with an existing agreement or tax treaty with Japan, do not need a visa to travel to Japan. 

 

Eligibility for the new Digital Nomad Visa

Digital Nomads looking to apply for this visa must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• You must have an annual income of ¥10 million or above. 
• You must have a remote job with or without formal employment in the country.
• You and your family must have private health insurance if your spouse or children are willing to accompany you.

However, applicants must note that this visa is not subject to renewal, and one has to reapply six months after leaving Japan.

 

 

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