Japan recently announced the introduction of a new visa aimed at digital nomads, allowing individuals to live and work in the country for up to one year. However, many critics are calling the visa a joke, pointing out its numerous limitations and restrictions.
One of the main issues with Japan’s digital nomad visa is the strict requirements. In order to be eligible, applicants must prove that they have a minimum income of at least 3 million yen (around $27,000) per year and have a sponsor in Japan. This income requirement is significantly higher than similar visas offered in other countries, making it inaccessible to many potential digital nomads.
Furthermore, the visa only allows individuals to stay in Japan for a maximum of one year, with no option for renewal. This short timeframe severely limits the potential for digital nomads to truly immerse themselves in the culture and experience everything Japan has to offer. Additionally, the visa does not provide any pathway to permanent residency, making it a temporary and fleeting opportunity.
In addition, the visa does not allow for any dependents to accompany the digital nomad. This means that individuals with families or partners would have to navigate separate visa applications and potentially be separated from their loved ones for an extended period of time.
The Japanese government has stated that the visa is aimed at promoting tourism and stimulating the economy, but critics argue that it falls short of achieving these goals. With its restrictive requirements and limitations, the visa is unlikely to attract a significant number of digital nomads to Japan.
Overall, Japan’s digital nomad visa has been widely criticized as a joke due to its strict requirements, short duration, lack of renewal options, and inability to accommodate dependents. Until these issues are addressed, the visa is unlikely to be a viable option for many digital nomads seeking to live and work in Japan.
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All the Japan visas are a joke (except the wifu visa, but it's impossible to marry a Japanese) so the student visa is best.
Looks like an opportunity for someone who already lives in Japan (e.g. as a permanent residence) to buy up a bunch of akiya in beautiful areas, renovate them, and rent them to folks in the country on the digital nomad visa.
It could be a springboard to the investor visa or the start-up visa. 10 million JPY is a high barrier for just 6 months. Well, it keeps the gremlins out for a while.
My goal is to live/work in Japan for a period of time in a 3 years after my Masters. This digital nomad visa does not sound appealing, or an adequate stepping stone towards emigration.
Korea introduced a similar Digital Nomad visa that is only 2 years maximum! Even worse
6 minutes into the video and she still has not gutten to the subject.. Im done!! What a waste of time
It's the slurping of taxes for me.
The video starts at 6:36… Half the video is about nonsense and a sponsor. Geez..,
Edit: massive waste of time. Didn't describe why the digital nomad visa is a "joke"
My Japanese friends have been sending me links about this saying I should apply. I cant think of a situation why anyone would apply for this, it seems worse than a tourist visa. I could stay 6 months a year anyway if i wanted. When I first came to Japan it was on a working holiday visa, valid for 12 months allowing Gaijin Card, options to rent, bank account etc. Digital Nomad visa is useless. Maybe it is intended for people from countries that dont have a 90/180 day tourist visa policy?
Is this visa available yet?