Japan Designated Activities Visa

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Field	Values
Programme type	other
Source layers	user_reported
Routes / regions / hotels	Japan

Community-Learned Rules and Datapoints

Claim 19408 (user verified, risk: low)

Japan's Designated Activities Visa (long-term sightseeing) requires proof of liquid assets equivalent to over 30 million JPY (~SGD 300k) for the applicant and spouse, verified via a snapshot check at application.

Field	Value
Status	active
Confidence	high
Source layer	user_reported
Programme	Japan Designated Activities Visa
Programme type	other
Devaluation risk	low
Last verified	2024-10-28
Last seen	2024-10-28T11:01:14+00:00
Observed result	Snapshot check is performed; funds can be moved after verification, but tax-free shopping privileges are lost.
Public/official layer	Must possess savings equivalent to more than 30 million JPY.
Caveat	Holders of this visa are not eligible for tax-free shopping in Japan.

Claim 19401 (user verified, risk: medium)

The Japan Designated Activities Visa (long-term sightseeing) allows a 6-month stay (extendable to 1 year) for individuals aged 18+ with liquid assets exceeding 30 million JPY (~$300k SGD), verified via a snapshot check.

Field	Value
Status	active
Confidence	high
Source layer	user_reported
Programme	Japan Designated Activities Visa
Programme type	other
Award route / region	Japan
Devaluation risk	low
Last verified	2024-10-28
Last seen	2024-10-28T11:01:14+00:00
Observed result	Only a snapshot check is performed, meaning funds can theoretically be moved after verification
Public/official layer	Requires 30 million JPY in liquid assets for the Designated Activities Visa for sightseeing
Caveat	Assets must be liquid and owned by the applicant and/or spouse; immigration conducts a snapshot check at the point of application