Some say the visa's validity is too short and the minimum salary requirement too stringent.
Japan is the latest destination in Asia to offer a visa for digital nomads, but some are calling it “restrictive”.
Visa holders will be allowed to live and work remotely from anywhere in the country. But they do not qualify for a residence card by virtue of having the digital nomad visa. The Japanese initiative is part of the broader strategy to attract more remote workers and boost its tourism economy. The government hopes digital nomads will drive innovation and energise the country’s rapidly ageing workforce.
For Spain, one of the top destinations for digital nomads due to its visa’s low barrier of entry, applicants must have a monthly income of €2,600 , according to a BBC report. Its visa is valid for a minimum period of one year and for up to five years with renewal.must earn an annual income of over 84.96 million won