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The Japanese government has announced that it will allow U.S. and Canadian nationals to apply online for short-term stay visas.
Key Points:
Additional Information: U.S. and Canadian nationals traveling for tourism cannot travel throughout the country freely. They will only be able to enter the country for tourism if they have booked a guided tour through a designated travel agency.
BAL Analysis: U.S. and Canadian nationals will face reduced barriers when applying for short-term stay visa in Japan. Travelers are reminded that Japan continues to enforce COVID-19 entry requirements and should plan travel in advance to avoid delays or complications when entering the country. Information on Japan’s current COVID-19 entry requirements is available here.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
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