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Japan Approves Bill for New Traveler Screening System

3/10/2026

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Japan's government approved a Bill on March 10 to create the JESTA online pre-entry screening system for travelers from 74 visa-exempt countries, with implementation by fiscal 2028.
The Bill would raise residence status application fees from 10,000 yen to up to 300,000 yen, the first increase since 1982, funding expanded visa screening and consultation services.
Japan had about 4.13 million foreign residents by the end of 2025.

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Japan's government approved a Bill on March 10 to create the JESTA online pre-entry screening system for travelers from 74 visa-exempt countries, with implementation by fiscal 2028.
The Bill would raise residence status application fees from 10,000 yen to up to 300,000 yen, the first increase since 1982, funding expanded visa screening and consultation services.
Japan had about 4.13 million foreign residents by the end of 2025.