Tag: TravelPREPinJapan
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Japan Passport Validity and IC Passport Rules
Japan does not have a six-month rule Your passport has to stay valid for the whole time you are in Japan. That is the entry condition. Japanese embassies state that there is no minimum period of remaining validity, and one embassy FAQ adds that six months is a recommendation for smooth travel, not a requirement.…
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Visit Japan Web: Register Once, Skip the Paperwork
Visit Japan Web is Japan’s free government website where you enter your immigration and customs details before you fly. You get a QR code, scan it with your passport at a kiosk after landing, and skip the paper forms. It is optional. I would still do the registration at home. The Queue Between the Plane…
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CIQ in Japan: Quarantine, Immigration, Customs Explained
Your flight has landed. You collect your passport, follow the signs, and suddenly face unfamiliar procedures. CIQ in Japan covers three separate checks: quarantine, immigration and customs. Knowing what each one does helps you prepare before departure and avoid problems with items in your luggage. The Problem Every Visitor Hits The aircraft door opens. Everyone…