The Japanese government will put in place an online system for accepting tourist visa applications, starting with Chinese traveling in groups in fiscal 2020, ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
The Japanese government will put in place an online system for accepting tourist visa applications, starting with Chinese traveling in groups in fiscal 2020, ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Representatives from agencies handling Chinese tour groups will be able to submit traveler information electronically. The program will be gradually expanded to other nations and could eventually cover individual tourists and those coming for short-term business visits. As the nation looks to achieve an annual 40 million visitors in 2020, easing the visa application process has become imperative.
