{
  "title": "Japan Digital Nomad visa consulate notes",
  "checked": "2026-11-06",
  "policy": "Each row was read on the office's own page on November 6, 2026. Offices change their pages, so read your own office's current checklist.",
  "columns": [
    {"key": "office", "label": "Office"},
    {"key": "country", "label": "Country"},
    {"key": "topic", "label": "Topic"},
    {"key": "detail", "label": "What the page shows"},
    {"key": "scope", "label": "Scope"}
  ],
  "filters": [
    {"key": "country", "label": "Country"},
    {"key": "office", "label": "Office"},
    {"key": "topic", "label": "Topic"}
  ],
  "rows": [
    {"office": "San Francisco", "country": "United States", "topic": "Service area", "detail": "Northern and Central California, Nevada. You must live in its area.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-for-us-citizens", "source": "https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/101001925.pdf", "sourceLabel": "San Francisco checklist, February 2026"},
    {"office": "San Francisco", "country": "United States", "topic": "Proof of residence", "detail": "CA or NV driver's license, or a recent utility bill, bank statement or lease.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-for-us-citizens", "source": "https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/101001925.pdf", "sourceLabel": "San Francisco checklist, February 2026"},
    {"office": "San Francisco", "country": "United States", "topic": "Passport pages", "detail": "At least one blank visa page.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-documents-and-fees", "source": "https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/101001925.pdf", "sourceLabel": "San Francisco checklist, February 2026"},
    {"office": "San Francisco", "country": "United States", "topic": "Insurance wording", "detail": "Policy must include accidental death and dismemberment. The Immigration Services Agency documents do not use this term.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-insurance", "source": "https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/101001925.pdf", "sourceLabel": "San Francisco checklist, February 2026"},
    {"office": "San Francisco", "country": "United States", "topic": "Insurance wording", "detail": "Employer-provided cover is not acceptable. We did not see this rule in the Immigration Services Agency documents.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-insurance", "source": "https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/101001925.pdf", "sourceLabel": "San Francisco checklist, February 2026"},
    {"office": "San Francisco", "country": "United States", "topic": "Insurance wording", "detail": "Cover must be valid specifically for Japan for the whole stay.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-insurance", "source": "https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/101001925.pdf", "sourceLabel": "San Francisco checklist, February 2026"},
    {"office": "San Francisco", "country": "United States", "topic": "Entries and validity", "detail": "Single-entry visa, valid for three months from issue.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-documents-and-fees", "source": "https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/101001925.pdf", "sourceLabel": "San Francisco checklist, February 2026"},
    {"office": "San Francisco", "country": "United States", "topic": "Stay length", "detail": "A stay of over 90 days and up to six months. The Immigration Services Agency says six months.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-documents-and-fees", "source": "https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/101001925.pdf", "sourceLabel": "San Francisco checklist, February 2026"},
    {"office": "San Francisco", "country": "United States", "topic": "Work wording", "detail": "Describes work for a US company with no pay from a Japanese company. The official rule is wider. If you freelance or work for a non-US employer, ask how your office reads this.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-for-us-citizens", "source": "https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/101001925.pdf", "sourceLabel": "San Francisco checklist, February 2026"},
    {"office": "San Francisco", "country": "United States", "topic": "Family papers", "detail": "Marriage or birth certificate with a professional translation. All documents must be in English or Japanese. The Immigration Services Agency asks for a Japanese translation on its route. Ask which applies to you.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-spouse-and-children", "source": "https://www.sf.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/101001925.pdf", "sourceLabel": "San Francisco checklist, February 2026"},
    {"office": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States", "topic": "Service area", "detail": "Asks for proof of your current address and lists CA and AZ documents. The checklist does not name a service area.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-for-us-citizens", "source": "https://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/pdf/12.DIGITAL%20NOMAD.pdf", "sourceLabel": "Los Angeles checklist"},
    {"office": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States", "topic": "Proof of residence", "detail": "CA or AZ ID, utility bill, car insurance or lease. A bank statement is not acceptable.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-for-us-citizens", "source": "https://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/pdf/12.DIGITAL%20NOMAD.pdf", "sourceLabel": "Los Angeles checklist"},
    {"office": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States", "topic": "Processing time", "detail": "Applications are referred to Japan's head office. Response may take up to two months.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-processing-time", "source": "https://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100806987.pdf", "sourceLabel": "Los Angeles visa notes"},
    {"office": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States", "topic": "Insurance wording", "detail": "Policy must include accidental death and dismemberment. The Immigration Services Agency documents do not use this term.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-insurance", "source": "https://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/pdf/12.DIGITAL%20NOMAD.pdf", "sourceLabel": "Los Angeles checklist"},
    {"office": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States", "topic": "Insurance wording", "detail": "Cover must be valid specifically for Japan for the whole stay.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-insurance", "source": "https://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/pdf/12.DIGITAL%20NOMAD.pdf", "sourceLabel": "Los Angeles checklist"},
    {"office": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States", "topic": "Entries and validity", "detail": "Single-entry visa, valid for three months from issue.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-documents-and-fees", "source": "https://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100806987.pdf", "sourceLabel": "Los Angeles visa notes"},
    {"office": "Los Angeles", "country": "United States", "topic": "Work wording", "detail": "The checklist describes work for a US company with no pay from a Japanese company. Its visa notes sheet uses the wider official wording. If you freelance or work for a non-US employer, ask how your office reads this.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-for-us-citizens", "source": "https://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/pdf/12.DIGITAL%20NOMAD.pdf", "sourceLabel": "Los Angeles checklist"},
    {"office": "Portland", "country": "United States", "topic": "Proof of residence", "detail": "Driver's license or ID, utility bill or lease matching your address.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-for-us-citizens", "source": "https://www.portland.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100790826.pdf", "sourceLabel": "Portland checklist"},
    {"office": "Portland", "country": "United States", "topic": "Processing time", "detail": "Applications are referred to Japan's head office. Response may take up to two months.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-processing-time", "source": "https://www.portland.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100790826.pdf", "sourceLabel": "Portland checklist"},
    {"office": "Chicago", "country": "United States", "topic": "Service area", "detail": "You must be a resident of IL, IN, WI, MO, KS, MN, NE, ND, SD or IA.", "scope": "General visa guidance", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-for-us-citizens", "source": "https://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa.html", "sourceLabel": "Chicago visa information"},
    {"office": "Chicago", "country": "United States", "topic": "Passport pages", "detail": "At least two blank pages.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-documents-and-fees", "source": "https://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/Consular/visa/downloadable/nomad.pdf", "sourceLabel": "Chicago checklist, revised June 2026"},
    {"office": "Chicago", "country": "United States", "topic": "Money test wording", "detail": "Says you must \"earn/hold\" more than 10 million yen. The Immigration Services Agency says annual income, and this checklist's list of proof does not name savings. Do not assume savings count. Ask your office.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-income-freelancers", "source": "https://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/Consular/visa/downloadable/nomad.pdf", "sourceLabel": "Chicago checklist, revised June 2026"},
    {"office": "Chicago", "country": "United States", "topic": "Income documents", "detail": "Employment contract, a client contract showing prices, or a bank letter stating yearly earnings. Other offices may differ.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-income-freelancers", "source": "https://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/Consular/visa/downloadable/nomad.pdf", "sourceLabel": "Chicago checklist, revised June 2026"},
    {"office": "Chicago", "country": "United States", "topic": "Processing time", "detail": "Most visas take 5 to 7 business days. Some need consultation with headquarters in Japan and take longer.", "scope": "General visa guidance", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-processing-time", "source": "https://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa.html", "sourceLabel": "Chicago visa information"},
    {"office": "Chicago", "country": "United States", "topic": "Contact in Japan", "detail": "Asks for a contact number reachable in Japan.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-for-us-citizens", "source": "https://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/Consular/visa/downloadable/nomad.pdf", "sourceLabel": "Chicago checklist, revised June 2026"},
    {"office": "Denver", "country": "United States", "topic": "Service area", "detail": "You must physically reside in CO, NM, UT or WY. No applications from people on B-1 or B-2 visas or the US visa waiver program. Mail applications are limited to residents of those states.", "scope": "General visa guidance", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-for-us-citizens", "source": "https://www.denver.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/en_visitingjapan_visa.html", "sourceLabel": "Denver visa information"},
    {"office": "Nashville", "country": "United States", "topic": "Service area", "detail": "Accepts applications from residents of AR, LA, KY, MS and TN. This page is for Certificate of Eligibility holders.", "scope": "General visa guidance", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-for-us-citizens", "source": "https://www.nashville.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00537.html", "sourceLabel": "Nashville visa, COE holders"},
    {"office": "Houston", "country": "United States", "topic": "Passport pages", "detail": "At least one and a half blank pages.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-documents-and-fees", "source": "https://www.houston.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00861.html", "sourceLabel": "Houston, Digital Nomad visa without certificate"},
    {"office": "Houston", "country": "United States", "topic": "How to submit", "detail": "Drop-off from 9:30 to 12:00, Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-for-us-citizens", "source": "https://www.houston.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00861.html", "sourceLabel": "Houston, Digital Nomad visa without certificate"},
    {"office": "Washington, DC", "country": "United States", "topic": "Proof of residence", "detail": "Driver's license, state ID or utility bill. This page is for Certificate of Eligibility holders.", "scope": "General visa guidance", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-for-us-citizens", "source": "https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa-coe.html", "sourceLabel": "Embassy in the United States, COE holders"},
    {"office": "Washington, DC", "country": "United States", "topic": "Who can apply there", "detail": "Does not accept applications from people on B-1 or B-2 visas.", "scope": "General visa guidance", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-for-us-citizens", "source": "https://www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa-coe.html", "sourceLabel": "Embassy in the United States, COE holders"},
    {"office": "New York", "country": "United States", "topic": "General visa fee", "detail": "US citizens and nationals on its exempt list pay nothing. Others pay 101 US dollars single entry, 201 US dollars multiple entry.", "scope": "General visa guidance", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-documents-and-fees", "source": "https://www.ny.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visafees.html", "sourceLabel": "New York visa fees"},
    {"office": "Miami", "country": "United States", "topic": "General visa fee", "detail": "101 US dollars single entry, 201 US dollars multiple entry, for nationals not on its exempt list. Exact cash, US money order or cashier's check.", "scope": "General visa guidance", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-documents-and-fees", "source": "https://www.miami.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa_fees.html", "sourceLabel": "Miami visa fees"},
    {"office": "Brisbane", "country": "Australia", "topic": "Processing time", "detail": "Generally 10 working days from acceptance. Not guaranteed.", "scope": "This visa type", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-processing-time", "source": "https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa_visafaq.html", "sourceLabel": "Brisbane visa FAQ"},
    {"office": "Brisbane", "country": "Australia", "topic": "Papers per person", "detail": "Each applicant, including children, needs their own appointment slot and their own set of documents. Ask if this applies here.", "scope": "General visa guidance", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-spouse-and-children", "source": "https://www.brisbane.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa_visa_short.html", "sourceLabel": "Brisbane types of visas"},
    {"office": "Sydney", "country": "Australia", "topic": "Processing time", "detail": "Standard in-person time is 5 business days, but this excludes Designated Activities visas. No figure for those.", "scope": "General visa guidance", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-processing-time", "source": "https://www.sydney.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa_FAQ.html", "sourceLabel": "Sydney visa FAQ"},
    {"office": "Sydney", "country": "Australia", "topic": "When to apply", "detail": "The earliest you can apply is three months before your planned travel date.", "scope": "General visa guidance", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-processing-time", "source": "https://www.sydney.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa_FAQ.html", "sourceLabel": "Sydney visa FAQ"},
    {"office": "Sydney", "country": "Australia", "topic": "Papers per person", "detail": "A family can attend under one booking, and a parent can lodge a child's application. Ask if this applies here.", "scope": "General visa guidance", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-spouse-and-children", "source": "https://www.sydney.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa_FAQ.html", "sourceLabel": "Sydney visa FAQ"},
    {"office": "Sydney", "country": "Australia", "topic": "General visa fee", "detail": "Australians are exempt. Others pay 156 Australian dollars single entry, 313 Australian dollars multiple entry. Cash in the exact amount.", "scope": "General visa guidance", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-documents-and-fees", "source": "https://www.sydney.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa_fees.html", "sourceLabel": "Sydney visa fees"},
    {"office": "Melbourne", "country": "Australia", "topic": "Fresh papers", "detail": "Documents for visa purposes must generally be issued within three months. Ask your office about income papers.", "scope": "General visa guidance", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-processing-time", "source": "https://www.melbourne.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visatypeothers.html", "sourceLabel": "Melbourne visas"},
    {"office": "Melbourne", "country": "Australia", "topic": "General visa fee", "detail": "156 Australian dollars single entry, 313 Australian dollars multiple entry, from July 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Citizens on its exempt list, which includes Australia, pay nothing. Cash only.", "scope": "General visa guidance", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-documents-and-fees", "source": "https://www.melbourne.au.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/visa-fee.html", "sourceLabel": "Melbourne visa fee"},
    {"office": "London (Embassy)", "country": "United Kingdom", "topic": "General visa fee", "detail": "77 pounds single entry, 154 pounds multiple entry. Nationals on its free-of-charge list pay nothing. The UK is not on that list.", "scope": "General visa guidance", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-for-uk-citizens", "source": "https://www.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/index_000075.html", "sourceLabel": "Embassy in the UK, visa fees"},
    {"office": "Edinburgh", "country": "United Kingdom", "topic": "Processing time", "detail": "In most cases 5 working days after acceptance. Not specific to this visa type.", "scope": "General visa guidance", "article": "japan-digital-nomad-visa-processing-time", "source": "https://www.edinburgh.uk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/00_000205.html", "sourceLabel": "Edinburgh visa information"}
  ]
}