Japan
The world's most organised country, and since the yen's slide one of the better-value developed destinations. Japan rewards long stays: trains that run to the second, a hostel culture that is spotless, food that is cheap at the bottom and transcendent at the top.
Entrée et visas
Citizens of around 70 countries, including the US, UK, EU states, Canada and Australia, may stay up to 90 days visa-free as temporary visitors (no work permitted). Japan launched a digital nomad residence status in 2024 for high earners from selected countries, limited to six months. Working Holiday agreements exist with around 30 countries for ages 18 to 30.
| Passeport | Catégorie | Nombre de jours maximum | Vérifié |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | Visa-free (temporary visitor) 90 days as a temporary visitor; no paid work. Register on Visit Japan Web to speed immigration and customs. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 source officielle ↗ |
| GB | Visa-free (temporary visitor) 90 days as a temporary visitor; no paid work. Register on Visit Japan Web to speed immigration and customs. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 source officielle ↗ |
| DE | Visa-free (temporary visitor) 90 days as a temporary visitor; no paid work. Register on Visit Japan Web to speed immigration and customs. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 source officielle ↗ |
| CA | Visa-free (temporary visitor) 90 days as a temporary visitor; no paid work. Register on Visit Japan Web to speed immigration and customs. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 source officielle ↗ |
| AU | Visa-free (temporary visitor) 90 days as a temporary visitor; no paid work. Register on Visit Japan Web to speed immigration and customs. | 90 | Oct 19, 2026 source officielle ↗ |
Travail à distance et longs séjours
Digital Nomad (Designated Activities) (jusqu'à 180 jours): Six-month status for remote workers from countries with a visa-exemption and tax-treaty arrangement with Japan; annual income of at least JPY 10 million and private health insurance required; not renewable within the same year. source officielle ↗
Dernière vérification Oct 19, 2026
Programmes de vacances-travail et de résidence
- Japan Digital Nomad status (Designated Activities) · âges 18+ · 6 mois
- Japan Working Holiday visa · âges 18–30 · 12 mois
Les règles d'entrée sont des résumés de recherche avec leur source officielle et la date de notre dernière vérification ; elles ne constituent pas des décisions d'éligibilité. Consultez la page officielle avant de voyager. Ouvrir le Visa & Work Finder →
Sécurité
Among the safest countries anywhere. The practical risks are natural: earthquakes, typhoons (August to October) and heat in summer. Lost wallets are routinely returned.
Avis officiel: Japan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (Département d'État américain, ). Conseils du FCDO britannique ↗
Santé
Excellent healthcare, but hospitals expect payment and English is limited; insurance with direct billing helps. No special vaccinations needed. Summer heat exhaustion is a real issue in Tokyo and Kyoto.
Argent
Japan is far more card-friendly than its reputation, but many small restaurants and rural shops remain cash only. 7-Eleven and Japan Post ATMs accept foreign cards without drama. A Suica or Pasmo card (also on your phone) pays for trains, buses and convenience stores.
Pourboires: Not practised and can cause confusion · Eau du robinet: Safe to drink everywhere
Se déplacer
Shinkansen are superb but pricey; the national JR Pass rose sharply in 2023 and no longer pays off for most itineraries. Regional passes, highway buses and budget airlines (Peach, Jetstar Japan) are the budget tools. City transit is flawless.
Cartes SIM et connectivité
Tourist SIMs and eSIMs (IIJmio, Ubigi, Airalo, Sakura Mobile) are data-only; buy online before arrival. Free Wi-Fi is patchier than you would expect.
