Designated Activities – Digital Nomad (特定活動（デジタルノマド）)
Designated Activities – Digital Nomad is a residence route in Japan (Nomade numérique). Annual income ≥JPY 10m from foreign employer/clients, health insurance; 6 months, not renewable (re-apply after 6 months outside Japan); spouse/children included. Visa fees ~JPY 18,000 for family.
Digital nomad visas and tax residency →Requirements at a glance
You need an annual income of about CHF 54'000. There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
Generally non-resident for 6-month stays; foreign income not taxed.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Catégorie | Nomade numérique |
|---|---|
| Investissement | — |
| Frais (famille) | CHF 100 |
| Revenu / an | CHF 54'000 |
| Avoirs | — |
| Séjour min. | 0 |
| Résidence perm. | — |
| Citoyenneté | — |
| Travail | remoteOnly |
| Éligibles | ~50 visa-waiver + tax-treaty nationalities incl. CH, EU, UK (not Russia) |
| Not available to | Russia |
| Impôts | Generally non-resident for 6-month stays; foreign income not taxed. |
| État au | 2026-10 |
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