Consular Affairs & Visa
2017/8/25
Change to Landing Examination Procedure (08/10/07)
As of November 20, 2007, foreign nationals entering Japan must provide fingerprints and facial photograph at immigration control procedures with the purpose of taking preventive measures against acts of terrorism.
View an outline of new immigration procedures (PDF).
Direct link to the Immigration Bureau of Japan
View an outline of new immigration procedures (PDF).
Direct link to the Immigration Bureau of Japan