Who is affected by Japan’s tightened travel controls?
Technicalities in the revised policy have sparked confusion among new visa applicants and residents over whether they need to scrap plans to leave or return to the nation.
Japan to halt new entry of foreign nationals over new virus strain
The new directive means most nonresident foreign nationals will not be able to enter the country from Monday until the end of January.
JICA aid agency to launch group to help foreign workers in Japan
Toyota Motor Corp. and Ajinomoto Co. are among companies that have joined the body.
Japanese media call for reviewing U.S. visa changes for journalists
The Japanese media join outlets in Asia and Europe in expressing concerns about the possible new visa limits.
Fake residence cards proliferating as more non-Japanese overstay
Investigators acted on 748 cases of possession, forgery and other offenses involving residence cards in 2019 alone, according to the National Police Agency.
Japan considering ways to lift entry ban for foreign tourists
If Japan lifts its entry ban on tourists in general, it would mark a turning point for its border control measures.
California judge blocks Trump from restricting visas for highly skilled workers
The order, at odds with the conclusion reached by a federal judge in Washington, means the fight will likely move to an appeals court.
Japan lays out way back for residents with expired visas and re-entry permits
The Justice Ministry announced this week that non-Japanese residents who couldn't return before papers expired would be able to seek re-entry under special circumstances.
Japan's new skilled worker visa program still far behind goal
Fewer than 4,000 people have obtained the permit, which aims to reduce labor shortages by attracting overseas workers.
All Japan’s foreign residents can travel in and out from September
The announcement comes amid intensifying criticism of the existing policy from the foreign community and business groups affected by the restrictions.
Japan and Laos agreed Sunday to allow expatriates to resume traveling as early as September, provided they stay home for 14 days after entering their respective countries as part of measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The plan was agreed to by ...
China to begin issuing re-entry visas for Japanese businesspeople denied return due to COVID-19
Those who have valid residential permits issued by Chinese authorities can apply for the re-entry visa, the Chinese Embassy said.
