Japan to launch six-month digital nomad visa in March: All that you need to know

Japan, a perennial favourite amongst globe-trotters, is poised to elevate its appeal even further with the introduction of a six-month digital nomad visa. KEY FEATURES OF THE DIGITAL NOMAD VISA: The eagerly anticipated digital nomad visa targets remote workers earning a minimum annual income of å10 million and hails from 49 countries and territories, including the United States, Singapore, and Australia. While immediate extensions upon visa expiration are not granted, digital nomads can reapply six months after leaving Japan, paving the way for extended stays. ECONOMIC IMPLICATIONS AND RECOVERY: As Japan's tourism economy stages an impressive recovery approximately two years after easing COVID-19 travel restrictions, this visa emerges as a key driver for longer-term visits, aiming to tap into the economic contributions of remote workers worldwide.