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- <text id=93CT1743>
- <title>
- Japan--Travel
- </title>
- <history>
- Compact ALMANAC--CIA Factbook
- East Asia
- Japan
- </history>
- <article>
- <source>CIA World Factbook</source>
- <hdr>
- Travel
- </hdr>
- <body>
- <p> Japan is one of the countries participating in the
- Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Pilot Program. As such, visitors to
- Japan for either tourism or business for a period of less than
- 90 days who possess round-trip or onward tickets on a
- participating carrier do not need visas. This program expires
- September 30, 1991, unless it is extended by legislation.
- Meanwhile, for all other types of travel, including official
- business, a visa is required and must be obtained from a
- Japanese consulate or embassy before departure.
- </p>
- <p> Travelers transiting Japan for less than a 72-hour stay may
- routinely apply for a special landing permit upon arrival,
- provided their passport is properly visaed for onward travel and
- entry and departure are from the same international airport. If
- travelers are in any doubt regarding specific transit plans, a
- visa should be obtained before departure. No immunization is
- necessary for travel to Japan from the United States.
- </p>
- <p> Detailed tourist information can be obtained from the Japan
- National Tourist Organization, 630 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
- 10111.
- </p>
- <p>Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs,
- February 1989.
- </p>
-
- </body>
- </article>
- </text>
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