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Japan

Digital Nomad Visa

🎉 Zero Tax
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Income req.

$5,790/mo

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Est. monthly cost

~$1,247

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Visa duration

6 months

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Visa cost

Free

📄 Visa Details

Income requirement
$5,790/mo
Visa cost
Free
Duration
6 months
Path to residency
❌ No
Family friendly
❌ No
Processing time
2-4 weeks

Eligible passports

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Last verified: 2026-03-23

💸 Tax Reality

🎉 Zero tax on foreign income

Not considered tax resident during 6-month stay. Foreign income exempt.

🌍 Life in Japan

🌐 Internet

175 Mbps · Good

🔒 Safety

High (77.1/100)

🏥 Healthcare

Excellent (80/100)

🗣️ English

Low

❄️ January avg.

6°C (43°F)

☀️ July avg.

28°C (82°F)

🕐 Timezone

GMT+9

👥 Nomad community

Small

🌡️ Climate zone

Temperate

Cost of Living Index: 45.6 — full data on Numbeo →

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