Asia · Immigration difficulty: Hard
Japan issues visas within approximately one week post-approval, per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Includes status of residence such as Highly Skilled Professional, Business Manager, Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services, etc.
Official sourceFor diplomatic agents, official mission staff, administrative/technical staff of diplomatic missions.
Official sourceVaries by status of residence; the digital nomad visa requires ¥10 million/year
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For tourism, business, visiting friends/relatives, transit — stays up to 90 days (in many cases); no remunerative activity.
Visas for specified activities such as spouse/child of Japanese national, long-term resident, trainees, Working Holiday, etc.
Official sourceForeign nationals permitted to reside permanently in Japan (indefinite stay) under certain conditions.
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