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Japan Tightens Entry for Visa-Free Travellers

In a move to enhance border security and streamline travel procedures, Japan is fast-tracking the launch of its Electronic Travel Authorisation system—temporarily dubbed JESTA—from 2030 to fiscal year 2028. The system will apply to short-term visitors from visa-exempt countries, introducing a digital pre-arrival screening process similar to the US ESTA and Canada’s eTA programs. Japan is experiencing an unprecedented tourism boom. In 2024 alone,…
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