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How did I get my Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) approved in Japan?

Jul 26, 2025
7 days ago
Got approved for DTV in Japan

Hi everyone, I haven't posted in this group before, but I wanted to share that my DTV application was approved today and I’d like to give back by sharing some details of my process, in case it helps others.

* Nationality: Japanese

* Current residence: Tokyo

* Visa type: Workation (Freelance designer) My husband started working in Bangkok in April. His company does not allow partners to earn professional income—even from Japan—under the dependent visa.

1st submission – Tokyo – Canceled ❌

* Submitted: June 11th / Canceled: June 17th

* Reason for rejection: The "Title" field was left blank. I think this was due to writing "Ms." instead of selecting “Mrs."—though I’m not entirely sure. Apparently, the system doesn’t accept a blank field.

After reading that the Tokyo embassy tends to be strict, I contacted the Fukuoka consulate to ask if I could apply there while living in Tokyo. They told me it depends on the person in charge, but that I was free to try—so I did.

2nd submission – Fukuoka – Approved ✅

* Submitted: July 23rd / Approved: July 26th

* No additional documents or interviews were requested.

Documents submitted:

* A motivation letter explaining why I want to obtain the DTV and how important it is for me to continue my career while staying with my husband

* Bank transaction statements showing over 500,000 THB for more than 3 months (from both personal and business accounts)

* Last year’s tax return and tax payment certificate

* CV with a list of clients

* Business registration document

* Two client contracts

* Professional portfolio (12 projects)

Hope this helps others navigating the process. And thank you again to everyone who has shared their experience here—it helped me a lot.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shared their successful experience of obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) while living in Japan. Initially, their application was rejected due to an incomplete field in the submission at the Tokyo embassy. After consulting the Fukuoka consulate, they resubmitted their application and received approval without any additional requests. They provided a detailed list of submitted documents and encouraged others to follow similar steps, including respecting the application regulations and preparing necessary documentation.
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Andi ***********
Omedetou/Congrats on becoming a DTVER....Good choice to apply in Fukuoka, it's much more easygoing than Tokyo. Osaka is also a better option than Tokyo. Useful info you gave for those applying in Japan.
James ********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.