Japan Expands Pre-Entry Screening for Foreign Travelers by 2028
The Japanese government is expanding its pre-entry screening process for foreign travelers, aiming to include airline transit passengers and certain ferry passengers by 2028. Additionally, fees for long-term foreign residents undergoing screening are set to increase significantly.
According to local reports from Asahi Shimbun and others on the 23rd, the Japanese government plans to finalize an amendment to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act in a Cabinet meeting in March and submit it to a special Diet session.
Japan is working on implementing an Electronic Pre-Departure Certification System (JESTA), which will require travelers from visa-exempt countries and regions, such as those visiting for tourism or short stays, to fill out an online form detailing their birthdate and purpose of entry.
To prevent individuals who are banned from entering Japan from using the country as a transit point to other destinations, the government intends to impose pre-screening on certain airline transit passengers as well. This measure will not only target travelers from countries requiring visas for short stays but will also include travelers from visa-exempt nations that have seen many entry denials, such as Thailand and Turkey. However, in an effort to maintain competitive hub airport status, it is reported that transit passengers heading to the United States, who already undergo a similar pre-screening process, may be exempted from this new regulation.
Furthermore, passengers arriving via designated ferries, which allow for simplified entry procedures, will also be subject to pre-screening. Airlines and shipping operators will be required to report reservation information in advance and must deny boarding to foreign travelers who do not meet the certification requirements.
In addition to these measures, the government plans to raise the screening fees significantly for long-term foreign residents before March of next year. The current maximum fee of 10,000 yen (approximately 93 USD) for renewing or changing long-term residency qualifications will be increased to a maximum of 100,000 yen (approximately 930 USD), and the fee for applying for permanent residency could rise to as much as 300,000 yen (approximately 2,800 USD).
According to local reports from Asahi Shimbun and others on the 23rd, the Japanese government plans to finalize an amendment to the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act in a Cabinet meeting in March and submit it to a special Diet session.
Japan is working on implementing an Electronic Pre-Departure Certification System (JESTA), which will require travelers from visa-exempt countries and regions, such as those visiting for tourism or short stays, to fill out an online form detailing their birthdate and purpose of entry.
To prevent individuals who are banned from entering Japan from using the country as a transit point to other destinations, the government intends to impose pre-screening on certain airline transit passengers as well. This measure will not only target travelers from countries requiring visas for short stays but will also include travelers from visa-exempt nations that have seen many entry denials, such as Thailand and Turkey. However, in an effort to maintain competitive hub airport status, it is reported that transit passengers heading to the United States, who already undergo a similar pre-screening process, may be exempted from this new regulation.
Furthermore, passengers arriving via designated ferries, which allow for simplified entry procedures, will also be subject to pre-screening. Airlines and shipping operators will be required to report reservation information in advance and must deny boarding to foreign travelers who do not meet the certification requirements.
In addition to these measures, the government plans to raise the screening fees significantly for long-term foreign residents before March of next year. The current maximum fee of 10,000 yen (approximately 93 USD) for renewing or changing long-term residency qualifications will be increased to a maximum of 100,000 yen (approximately 930 USD), and the fee for applying for permanent residency could rise to as much as 300,000 yen (approximately 2,800 USD).
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