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Visa Screening for Foreign Nationals Moved Up to 2028

Release Date
2025-04-25
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JAPAN Forward
Summary
On April 23, Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki announced that Japan will accelerate the launch of a new visa pre-screening system called JESTA, moving its rollout from 2030 to fiscal year 2028. The system will require travelers from visa-exempt countries to submit travel information online before entering Japan, allowing authorities to assess potential risks like terrorism or visa overstays. Modeled after the U.S. ESTA system, JESTA aims to strengthen border control and reduce illegal stays—over half of which currently involve travelers from visa-exempt nations. Some lawmakers criticized the slow progress despite the system's potential benefits.
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