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September 2007
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New entry requirements for Japan
DetailsBy November 23, 2007, the Japanese government will begin requiring all foreign visitors to be fingerprinted, photographed, and interviewed by immigration officials at Japanese airport customs offices before gaining access into the country. These changes are part of an amendment to the country’s Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act.
Reminder: WHTI rule relaxation expires end of September
Beginning October 1, travelers returning by air to the United States from Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will be required to present a valid passport to gain entry into the country.
