Japan’s 2028 Digital Entry Clearance to Reshape Visa-Free Travel
Japan plans to introduce a mandatory digital entry clearance for visa-free visitors from 2028, reshaping pre-departure checks, airport queues, and trip planning worldwide.
William R Martin writes about travel from the ground up. His work focuses on remote routes, working ports, border crossings, ferry lines, and the landscapes that shape how people move across regions.
Japan plans to introduce a mandatory digital entry clearance for visa-free visitors from 2028, reshaping pre-departure checks, airport queues, and trip planning worldwide.
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