Visas & status
Can I work for a second employer on a Digital Nomad status in Japan?
Only if 'work for a second employer' remains within the Digital Nomad designated activity for international remote work. The status does not authorize ordinary employment by a Japanese organization or a locally based Japanese business merely because the work is online.
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What you need to know
Requirements & exceptions
- Actual duties and payment structure matter.
- Payer location does not by itself determine immigration legality.
Documents
- Passport
- Residence card
- Contract / activity description where relevant
Likely cost
Immigration fees apply only if separate permission, extension or a status change is required.
Where to act
Regional Immigration Services Bureau / Immigration Services Agency.