Japan’s Digital Nomad Visa is available to citizens of 49 countries and territories that have tax treaties and visa-waiver agreements with Japan.
Eligible Countries and Territories-The list includes 49 nationalities:
| Region | Countries |
| Europe | Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom |
| Americas | Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Mexico, United States, Uruguay |
| Asia & Middle East | Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Malaysia, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates |
| Oceania | Australia, New Zealand |
| Africa | Lesotho, Mauritius |
Important Eligibility Notes
- Income Requirement: You must demonstrate an annual income of at least 10 million JPY (approx. $68,300 USD).
- Health Insurance: You must have private health insurance covering at least 10 million JPY for the duration of your stay.
- Family Extensions: While the digital nomad themselves must be from one of these 49 countries, spouses and children from a broader list of 70 countries may be eligible to join as dependents.
- Non-Renewable: The visa is valid for six months and cannot be extended; you must wait six months after leaving Japan to reapply.
