Designated Activities Visa ("Digital Nomad") · Canadian applicants
Japan digital nomad visa for Canadians (2026)
Canadians are on Japan's 51-country eligible list — no special bilateral quirks beyond that eligibility. The ¥10 million/year income requirement and six-month non-renewable structure apply equally. For Canadians, the honest pitch is the experience itself: Japan's nomad visa is among the world's most restrictive in duration and most rewarding in lifestyle.
Key facts for Canadians
- Minimum income
- €4,900/month — ¥10,000,000 per year gross (about $66,000 at approximate rates); the monthly figure is derived for comparison — the test is annual — flag for human verification.
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months, not renewable
- Processing time
- About 1 month at the consulate.
- Fees
- Confirm with your consulate (typically ¥3,000–6,000 equivalent)
- Family
- Spouse and children may accompany you under the matching 'Spouse or Child of Digital Nomad' status, subject to the same six-month limit and insurance requirements.
- Health insurance
- Required — must be valid for the full stay
How to apply from Canada
1Confirm you clear the bar
Japan requires ¥10,000,000 per year gross (about $66,000 at approximate rates); the monthly figure is derived for comparison — the test is annual — flag for human verification.. Run your numbers through our income checker first — it is the fastest way to rule countries in or out.
2Apply from Canada
Canadians apply at the Japanese consulate with jurisdiction over their province of residence. Prepare thorough income documentation — Japan verifies the ¥10M bar strictly.
3Prepare for the permit stage
After the consulate issues your visa, complete the local registration and residence-permit steps on arrival — timelines for this stage are in the full Japan guide linked below.
4Sort tax before you fly
Tax residency usually follows 183+ days of presence, and your home country may still want a return. Read the tax notes below, then confirm your position with a qualified advisor.
Tax notes
A six-month stay generally avoids Japanese tax residency (the 183-day rule), which is one reason the visa is capped where it is. Your home-country tax obligations still apply in full — this visa changes nothing about what you owe at home.
Tax rules are simplified here and change often. Confirm your position with a qualified tax advisor before making decisions.
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Not legal advice. Visa rules change frequently and consulates interpret them differently. Always verify current requirements with the official consulate or immigration authority before applying. Official source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan — Specified visa: Designated activities (Digital Nomad).