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.
Binnenkomst en visa
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.
| Paspoort | Categorie | Maximaal aantal dagen | Geverifieerd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 officiële bron ↗ |
| 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 officiële bron ↗ |
| 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 officiële bron ↗ |
| 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 officiële bron ↗ |
| 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 officiële bron ↗ |
Werken op afstand en langere verblijven
Digital Nomad (Designated Activities) (tot 180 dagen): 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. officiële bron ↗
Laatst geverifieerd Oct 19, 2026
Werkvakantieprogramma's en verblijfsprogramma's
- Japan Digital Nomad status (Designated Activities) · leeftijden 18+ · 6 maanden
- Japan Working Holiday visa · leeftijden 18–30 · 12 maanden
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Veiligheid
Among the safest countries anywhere. The practical risks are natural: earthquakes, typhoons (August to October) and heat in summer. Lost wallets are routinely returned.
Officieel reisadvies: Japan - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (U.S. Department of State, ). UK FCDO-advies ↗
Gezondheid
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.
Geld
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.
Fooi: Not practised and can cause confusion · Kraanwater: Safe to drink everywhere
Rondkomen
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.
Simkaarten en connectiviteit
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.
