The prescreening system will be modelled on the United States’ Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA), according to Japan’s Ministry of Justice, Kyodo News reported.
Travellers from countries with visa exemptions for short-term stays in Japan will be required to submit personal and travel information — including their name, purpose of stay, and destinations — at least several days before arrival.
The agency is also considering measures to improve the efficiency of the prescreening process, with a focus on digital technology and the elimination of “in-person procedures”, as quoted.
In 2024, Japan recorded 36.87 million foreign tourists, marking a 47.1% increase compared to the previous year. The Japanese government is targeting 60 million foreign visitors by 2030.
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