Japan digital nomad visa

Usually, the holders of a Digital Nomad Visa have the right to reside in Japan, but have no access to Japanese dependent employment or commercial activity in Japan.

The Japanese embassy or consulate of the country where the person in discussion has the residency is the one to issue a Digital Nomad Visa.

Navigating tax obligations as a digital nomad in Japan can pose challenges, with the ramifications varyingfrom factors like your residency status, income streams, and length of stay.

Your tax responsibilities in Japan are heavily influenced by your residency classification. Japan classifies residents as either “non-permanent residents” or “permanent residents” for taxation. Non-permanent residents are taxed on income earned within Japan and on any foreign income brought into Japan, while permanent residents are subject to taxation on their global income.

Have a minimum annual income of at least 10 million Japanese Yen, which is about $66,000 USD (as  March 2024 exchange rate).

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A digital nomad is someone who lives a nomadic lifestyle and works remotely from outside their native nation using technology. A digital nomad visa is a document or programme that allows someone to work remotely while living in a nation other than their permanent residency.

Most nations that award digital nomad visas do not use the word “digital nomad visa,” instead giving their programmes a distinctive name, such as the Cayman Islands’ Global Citizen Concierge Program, or using more broad phrases like residency permit or “long stay visa”. However, keep in mind that these visas may not specifically target digital nomads.