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New visa policy in Japan: when can electronic visa be used in Japan?

We all know that passport and visa are necessary for traveling abroad. Therefore, visa is required for studying or traveling in Japan. The requirements for Japanese visa are relatively strict. So, how to apply for a Japanese visa? How to apply for a visa to study in Japan?

New visa policy in Japan

In order to further promote Chinese tourists to visit Japan, Japan has decided to relax the conditions for issuing various kinds of visa to Chinese citizens.

1. Simplify multiple round trip visa procedures

In three years, if there are two Chinese tourists who travel to Japan as individuals (not as group), the application procedures for multiple round-trip visa will be simplified. Tourists only need to prepare their passport and application form to apply for multiple round-trip visa. Japan does not require proof of financial ability.

2. Simplify visa processing for College Students

Japan has decided to simplify the visa application procedures for undergraduates, postgraduates and students within three years of graduation from 1243 Universities under the Ministry of education. As long as you have a certificate of study, you can apply for a visa for a single trip to Japan for up to 30 days.

3. Electronic visa to be launched

In order to make it more convenient for Chinese tourists to apply for Japanese visa, the Japanese government will first launch the "e-visa" in April 2020, which will accept and issue applications online for Chinese tourists visiting Japan for sightseeing purposes.