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Japan Plans Prearrival Screening to Welcome 60 Million Tourists

5/23/2025

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In a bold move to boost tourism, Japan will introduce prearrival screening for visa-free travelers by fiscal 2028. Following an impressive influx of 36.87 million visitors in 2024, the government is setting its sights on 60 million by 2030. This new measure requires travelers to submit personal information, enabling authorities to check for any criminal history before they board their flights.

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In a bold move to boost tourism, Japan will introduce prearrival screening for visa-free travelers by fiscal 2028. Following an impressive influx of 36.87 million visitors in 2024, the government is setting its sights on 60 million by 2030. This new measure requires travelers to submit personal information, enabling authorities to check for any criminal history before they board their flights.