Japan

Status of residence for operating international trade or other business in Japan, or for managing that business.

• Limited work rights

Japanese nationality route for applicants who have been domiciled in Japan for five consecutive years and who meet capacity, conduct, livelihood, and single-nationality conditions under the Nationality Act.

• 5 years

Specified visa for remote workers staying in Japan for up to six months. The source states no extension will be granted and requires medical insurance coverage for treatment up to JPY 10 million.

• 6 months
• Remote/foreign employment only

Status of residence for services requiring specialized skills or knowledge in engineering, natural sciences, law, economics, sociology, other humanities fields, or expertise tied to a foreign culture.

• Employer-sponsored only

Points-based preferential route for advanced academic, specialized or technical, and business-management activities. The official FAQ states applicants need at least 70 points, with preferential permanent-residence eligibility after three years at 70 points or one year at 80 points.

Status of residence for people permitted permanent residence by the Minister of Justice. The official outline lists the period of stay as unlimited.

Accompanying route for the spouse or child of a digital nomad staying in Japan for up to six months. The source requires relationship proof and medical insurance coverage for treatment up to JPY 10 million.

• 6 months

Short-stay status of residence for sightseeing, recreation, visiting relatives, inspection tours, lectures or meetings, business contact, and similar activities in Japan.

• 90 days
• No work rights