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Designated Activities (Long Stay for Sightseeing and Recreation)
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Designated Activities (Long Stay for Sightseeing and Recreation)

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

5 days – 3 months

Varies by processing route

Estimated Cost

JPY ¥50,500–¥51,000

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

180 to 365 days

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information
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Living in Japan

Cost of Living
32% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary¥3,240,000
Quality of Life
181/200
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Overview

This visa (officially Designated Activities No. 40 for the main applicant and No. 41 for the accompanying spouse) is designed for high-net-worth individuals from visa-exempt countries to stay in Japan for extended tourism and recreation.

Japan's Designated Activities visa (No. 40/41) allows high-net-worth individuals from visa-exempt countries to stay up to one year for tourism and recreation. Applicants must hold savings equivalent to at least 30 million JPY and carry private medical travel insurance for their full stay.

Entry is granted for an initial 6-month period, extendable once to a total of 12 months. A spouse may accompany under Designated Activities No. 41 — sharing the same 30 million JPY savings threshold if residing together. No work or remote work is permitted, and there is no pathway to permanent residency.

This visa is ideal for financially independent retirees and leisure travelers from visa-exempt countries who want to spend up to one year in Japan without working.

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Cost Breakdown

Single-entry Visa IssuanceJPY ¥15,000
Multiple-entry Visa IssuanceJPY ¥30,000
In-Japan Extension (Office)JPY ¥6,000
In-Japan Extension (Online)JPY ¥5,500
TotalJPY ¥50,500–¥51,000

Processing Time

Track 11–3 months
Track 25–14 days

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant6 months
Extendable up to1 year

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

National of a country/region with a visa waiver agreement with Japan

18 years of age or older

Savings equivalent to >30 million JPY (individual/joint) or 60 million JPY (if spouse stays separately)

Private medical travel insurance covering death, injury, and illness

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport

Visa Application Form

Certificate of qualification (COE)

Detailed Schedule of Stay

Bank statements proving >30 million JPY savings

Private medical travel insurance certificate

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows extended stay for tourism
  • No language requirement
  • Spouse can accompany

Worth Knowing

  • No work authorization
  • High financial threshold
  • Cannot be renewed beyond 1 year
  • Dependent children not permitted
  • Under 18 years of age
  • Insufficient financial savings
  • Lack of visa waiver status
  • Intent to work

Application Process

1

Apply for COE at Regional Immigration Services Agency in Japan

2

Submit visa application with COE to Japanese Embassy/Consulate

3

Enter Japan

4

Apply for extension at Regional Immigration Services Office before 6 months expire

Application Forms

Visa Application FormFill online
COE Application FormFill online

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