Date Posted: 2024-08-31 13:15:37
Summary
Japan to unveil new entry rules for visa-exempt tourists to deter illegal migration. Visitors from 71 countries, including Malaysia and Singapore, need to declare their purpose of entry and place of stay before travelling. The Japanese government aims to put aside costs for the system under next year’s budget. The aim of the new system is to reduce the number of illegal immigrants. Of the 49,801 illegal short-term visitors recorded in January 2016, more than 28,000 came from visa-exempt countries and regions. The number of people who abuse the system and stay illegally in the country is considerable.
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