Japan
Japan's Parliament Passes the Law Enabling JESTA
Japan's parliament has passed legislation creating the legal basis for JESTA, an electronic travel authorisation for visa exempt visitors.
Japan has admitted visitors from many countries without a visa, with no pre travel authorisation step.
Parliament has passed legislation creating the legal basis for JESTA, an electronic travel authorisation that would apply to those visitors before departure. Implementation follows separately from the legislation.
This is the moment a digital entry system becomes law rather than a proposal. EntryCheck records Japan's current entry arrangements and will hold the official portal once one is published.
Verified entry info for Japan
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