Politics · Japan · 1 hr ago
Japan plans online travel authorization for some transit passengers
Japan plans to require some air and sea transit passengers to get online authorization before travel, starting in fiscal 2028.
The system, called JESTA, will apply to travelers from certain countries and regions.
The government is considering including places where many past travelers have been refused entry.
Passengers covered by the rule would need approval before boarding.
Japan says the checks are intended to make screening more efficient and prevent unauthorized entry by people considered security risks.
The plan is part of wider efforts to strengthen checks before travelers reach Japan.
The government is still deciding which countries and regions will be covered.
Japan plans to require some air and sea transit passengers to obtain online travel authorization before boarding.
The measure is expected to be introduced in fiscal 2028 as part of tighter entry screening.
The system, called JESTA, would apply to passengers from certain countries and regions.
The government is considering targeting places with many past cases of refused entry.
The stated aim is to improve screening and prevent travelers who pose security risks from entering Japan unlawfully.
- Who
- Some air and sea transit passengers from certain countries and regions.
- What
- They would need online travel authorization under Japan’s JESTA system before boarding.
- When
- The system is planned for introduction in fiscal 2028.
- Where
- Japan.
- Why
- To improve screening and prevent unlawful entry by travelers who pose security risks, including risks related to terrorism or crime.
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Nikkei reported that Japan was considering applying JESTA to some transit passengers.
Japan plans to introduce the online travel authorization system.
- System
- JESTA
- Planned introduction
- Fiscal 2028
- Passengers covered
- Some air and sea transit passengers
- Authorization requirement
- Must be obtained before boarding
- Policy aim
- Strengthen entry screening and prevent unlawful entry by travelers posing security risks