Japan
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Overview
Capital
Tokyo
Currency
JPY
Continent
Asia
Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Japan.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Japan
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Germany | Visa Free | 90 days |
| France | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Italy | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Netherlands | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Sweden | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Portugal | Visa Free | 90 days |
| United States | Visa Free | 90 days |
| India | Visa Required | 90 days |
| United Kingdom | Visa Free | 90 days |
Detailed visa guides for Japan
Monthly costs
Tokyo
Rent (center)
130,000 JPY/mo
Groceries
50,000 JPY/mo
Transport
10,000 JPY/mo
Est. Monthly Total
205,000 JPY/mo
Work Permits
Japan offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.
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Highly Skilled Professional Visa (HSP)
Duration: 5 years, path to permanent residence in 1-3 years
Points-based system evaluating education, career, salary, and age
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Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services
Duration: 1-5 years, renewable
Workers with relevant degree or 10+ years experience in their field
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Digital Nomad Visa
Duration: 6 months, non-renewable
Remote workers from visa-exempt countries earning over 10 million JPY/year
Salary & Tax
Income Tax Range
5% – 45%
Social Security (Employee)
0.15%
National income tax only. Resident tax (~10%) applies additionally. Social security includes health, pension, employment insurance.
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