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JAPAN – Digital Nomad Visa Launched
April 18, 2024
Digital Nomad visa allows foreign nationals to live and work remotely in Japan for up to 6 months in a 12-month period.
Read MoreJAPAN – eVisa Extended to 11 Countries
August 11, 2023
The JAPAN eVISA system for short-term tourist visits to Japan, has been extended to foreign nationals residing in 11 countries:
Read MoreJAPAN – Immigration Framework Review for Digital Nomads
May 15, 2023
The Japanese Government laid out its plans to attract highly skilled foreign talent and is considering implementation of an immigration framework for digital nomads.
Read MoreJAPAN – New Visa System Launched
April 27, 2023
To attract individuals with highly specialized skills, Japan has created a new two new entry regimes: J-Skip and J-Find.
Read MoreCHINA – Consular Posts in Japan Resume Issuing Visas
January 30, 2023
Effective immediately, Chinese consular posts in Japan have resumed issuing Chinese ordinary visas to Japanese citizens.
Read MoreCHINA: Restrictions on Travelers from Japan, South Korea
January 12, 2023
Due to concern over rising COVID rates in China, the government of South Korea stopped issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens. In return, Chinese consular posts in Japan and South Korea have suspended issuing Chinese visas of various kinds to Japanese and South Korean citizens.
Read MoreJAPAN: On Arrival COVID-19 Test for Travelers from China to Japan
December 28, 2022
Effective 30 December 2022, an on-arrival COVID-19 test is mandated for travelers from China to Japan.
Read MoreJAPAN: Ports Reopening For Cruise Ships
December 14, 2022
Japan announced on 15 November 2022 the country will start re-opening ports for international cruise ships. Cruise operations are expected to slowly resume.
Read MoreJAPAN: Certificate of Eligibility (COE) Concessions To Be Discontinued
October 28, 2022
The Immigration Services Agency of Japan has indicated special provisions taken during the Covid outbreak to extend the validity of the Certificate of Eligibility (COE) may not be extended indefinitely. The ISA provides details on current COE extensions.
Read MoreJAPAN: Easing of Border Restrictions
September 29, 2022
The Japanese government has announced the easing of the country's border restrictions from 11 October 2022.
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