Japan Digital Nomad Visa
Japan has some of the world's strictest pet import laws.
Key Requirements
- Visa Fee
- $25
- Processing
- 1 month
- Validity
- 6 months (non-renewable)
- Income
- $6,600/mo
- Savings Option
- N/A
- Pet Friendliness
- 3/10
- Tax trigger
- 183 days
- Insurance required
- Yes
Cost of Living (Nomad Premium 2026)
Based on short-term rentals, coworking, and expat amenities—not local long-term rates.
- Cost Tier
- Medium
- Total (est.)
- ~$2,600/mo
- 1BR Center
- ~$950/mo
- Coffee
- ~$3
- Internet
- 250 Mbps
- Coworking
- ~$250/mo
Visa Overview
Japan's 2026 nomad visa is strictly for high-earners ($10M JPY/year). It is a short-term 'experience' visa rather than a residency path. It does not allow you to bring dependents unless they also qualify or are on a different visa. Perfect for a single 'season' in Tokyo or Kyoto.
Pet Entry & Rules
Japan has some of the world's strictest pet import laws. Unless arriving from a 'Designated Region' (like Hawaii or Australia), a 180-day waiting period after a rabies titer test is required to avoid 6 months of kennel quarantine.
Tax Residency
Since the visa is limited to 6 months, most nomads will not hit the 183-day tax residency trigger, making their foreign income non-taxable in Japan.