Japan: all programs

You need to show an annual income of at least ¥10,000,000 - roughly €55,000 or $67,000 at August 2026 rates. The threshold is set in yen and has not changed since the visa launched in April 2024, so the euro and dollar equivalents move with the exchange rate. Income is proven with contracts, bank statements and tax documents from abroad.

It is open to citizens of 49 countries that have both visa-free travel and a tax agreement with Japan. If your country is not on that list, you cannot apply, however high your income is. We check your passport against the current list on a free consultation.

The visa is granted for 6 months. It is a short-stay option: it is not designed for settling permanently and does not lead directly to residence or citizenship. The rules are still new and can change, so check renewal and re-application terms before you apply.

The applicable rate is 20.42%. What you actually pay depends on where you remain a tax resident and whether Japan has a double tax treaty with your country. Run the numbers before you file, not after you arrive.

No. The visa covers remote work for foreign employers and clients, and your income has to come from outside Japan. Taking a job with a Japanese company or serving the local market requires a regular work visa.

It is usually issued for 6 months and can be extended if certain conditions are met.