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Japan Digital Nomad Visa: Family & Dependents

Bringing a spouse or kids on the Japan Digital Nomad Visa — what changes and what to check.

Verified Aug 2026 · Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) official digital nomad visa guidance

Confirmed directly in Japan's official visa guidance: a spouse or child can accompany the primary applicant under the same six-month, non-renewable structure, applying under the corresponding dependent category rather than needing an entirely separate visa type.

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