Designated Activities – Long Stay for Sightseeing and Recreation (wealthy visitors) (特定活動（観光・保養を目的とするロングステイ）)
Designated Activities – Long Stay for Sightseeing and Recreation (wealthy visitors) is a residence route in Japan (Moyens indépendants). Savings ≥JPY 30m (couple combined), private health insurance; stay up to 1 yr for leisure; no work; spouse included; renewal by re-applying. Visa fees ~JPY 18,000 for family.
Passive-income and financially independent residence →Requirements at a glance
There is no minimum stay to keep the permit. Spouse and children can usually be included.
How holders are taxed
May become resident (domicile ≥1 yr); non-permanent resident remittance basis.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Catégorie | Moyens indépendants |
|---|---|
| Investissement | — |
| Frais (famille) | CHF 100 |
| Revenu / an | — |
| Avoirs | CHF 162'000 |
| Séjour min. | 0 |
| Résidence perm. | — |
| Citoyenneté | — |
| Travail | no |
| Éligibles | Visa-waiver nationalities incl. CH, EU, UK (not Russia); age 18+ |
| Not available to | Russia |
| Impôts | May become resident (domicile ≥1 yr); non-permanent resident remittance basis. |
| État au | 2026-10 |
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