What is the income requirement for the Japan Designated Activities: Digital Nomad?
JPY 10,000,000 annual income. Any USD conversion is an approximate screening value; the official currency and formula control.
Asia · checked 2026-08-01
🇯🇵 Japan
Designated Activities: Digital Nomad
Quick answer
A six-month route for eligible nationalities working remotely while staying in Japan.
The USD screening equivalent is approximate; the legal test is JPY 10 million annual income and eligible nationality.
Eligibility facts reviewed against Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 2026-08-01.
Read the official source ↗- Income evidence
- JPY 10,000,000 annual income
- Published stay
- Up to 6 months
- Renewal
- No extension
- Family
- A family route is identified
- Source
- Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Eligibility answers
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How long can a remote worker stay under this Japan route?
The published stay is up to 6 months. No extension.
Can family members join under this Japan route?
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