Friday, August 30, 2024 Japan will soon require travelers from 71 visa-free countries, including Malaysia and Singapore, to obtain online travel authorization before entering the country. Japan is set to roll out a new travel authorization system that will impact citizens from 71 visa-free countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, South Korea, Britain, the United States, and Australia. Currently, travelers from these countries do not need a visa to enter Japan.
According to Japan Today, the new system will require these visitors to submit their personal information online before traveling. This measure aims to enhance border security and streamline the entry process. The Japanese government announced this initiative as part of its broader tourism plan, set to be implemented by 2030.
Japan visa free list: Japan offers visa-free entry to citizens from various countries across different regions, allowing them to visit for varying lengths of time. Among these countries, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan are included in the Asia-Pacific region. From North America, Canada and the United States enjoy visa-free entry.
In Latin America and the Caribbean, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Mexico, Surinam, and Uruguay are included. In Oceania, Australia and New Zealand can enter Japan without a visa, while from the Midd.