Mandatory Private Medical Insurance for Japan’s New Digital Nomad Visa
- Written by: iPMI Global
In this iPMI Global Digital Nomads Insurance In Focus article, iPMI report author and market analyst Ian Youngman, takes a look at news that Japan has mandated private medical insurance cover under its new Digital Nomad Visa.
Japan's Immigration Services Agency just announced it will start issuing its long-anticipated digital nomad visa within the next few weeks. The visa will be available to nationals of 49 countries, It is ONLY for 6 months with no renewal or extension. Applicants must provide proof of private health insurance.
- Japan seeks to attract digital nomads.
- The government has a special visa for digital nomads who work remotely while traveling around the world.
- It is only for up to 6 months and cannot be renewed.
- Visa holders cannot get a residency card.
- They must have private health insurance.
- They cannot join the state healthcare system.
- Foreign remote salaried workers with an annual income of more than 10 million yen (USD $66,000) are eligible to apply.
- The new visa is slated to launch by the end of March.
About the Author
Ian Youngman is an independent writer and researcher specialising in insurance. He writes regularly for a variety of magazines, newsletters, and on-line services. He publishes a range of market reports, and undertakes research for companies.
To read his latest report, International Health Insurance 2023, please click here, or visit the REPORTS section of iPMI Global.
