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Icon for www.asahi.com朝日新聞社 · Jul 23, 2020

Japan to allow re-entry to foreign nationals stuck overseas

By as early as the end of July, the government will permit entry to them regardless of their visa status ... are eased. Japan is the only Group of Seven nation that has banned re-entry of foreign ...
Icon for www.asahi.com朝日新聞社 · Aug 22, 2020

Japan expected to ease entry for foreign students in coming weeks

Earlier this month, the government eased restrictions to allow re-entry to foreign nationals, regardless of their visa status, who left Japan before the travel restrictions were implemented and ...
Daily Express · 7d

Brits planning trips to Japan issued advice about five rule changes

Japan has become a desired holiday destination in recent years, but Brits should be aware of five new rule changes that could impact your next trip.
Icon for www.depauw.eduDePauw · Feb 23, 2025

Apply for F/J Re-entry Visa

The process is typically the same one that you went through when you first applied for your F-1 or J-1 entry visa. You will have to complete the DS-160 form again; then make an appointment at the U.S. consulate or embassy where you’re applying.
Icon for www.msn.comMSN · 9d

Japan’s Digital Nomad Visa Explained: Who Qualifies and How to Apply

Because it doesn’t come with a residence card, visa holders can’t open a Japanese bank account, sign long-term rental contracts, or register at a city hall. You’re also not allowed to work for any Japanese company or client while in Japan—only ...
Icon for www.nbcnews.comNBC News · 9d

Visa reinstated for BYU student from Japan

Suguru Onda, a doctoral student at Brigham Young University from Japan, had received a notice ... in criminal records check and/or has had their VISA revoked.” His attorney believes AI software ...
NBC News on MSN.com · 9d

Visa reinstated for BYU student from Japan who had fishing citation and speeding tickets

A Brigham Young University student from Japan discovered that his visa was reinstated last week after it had been abruptly revoked a few weeks ago, his attorney told NBC News.
Icon for www3.nhk.or.jpNHK · Aug 31, 2022

Three jabs and you're in, but no shot in the arm for tourism

"We plan to further relax restrictions to make entry procedures as smooth as they are in other Group of Seven countries." Tour companies say Japan's current entry restrictions discourage Western ...
Icon for www.gmanetwork.comGMA Network · 28d

New visa processing center marks 'Golden Age' between PH, Japan — envoy

The Japanese government said Wednesday the opening of its new visa processing center in Manila shows the deeper people-to-people relations between the Philippines and Japan. According to Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya, the opening of ...
Icon for www.hindustantimes.comHindustan Times · 6d

Visa Waiver Program: 41 countries get 90-day US entry without visa – Full List

41 nations get 90-day US entry without visa under the Visa Waiver Program ... Israel, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, the Netherlands ...