Japan is considering imposing fees on a new pre-travel screening system
The government studies in Fees ranging from about 2,000 to 3,000 yen ($13) were imposed on foreigners visiting the country for a new electronic screening system before It is planned to be implemented called "Gesta"Japan is seeking to launch an electronic travel authorization program during the fiscal year 2028, as the number of visitors arriving to it is expected to exceed 40 million this year, and they hope that this system will provide a stable source of income.
Pre-travel inspection
The system aims "Gesta" To prevent terrorism and illegal recruitment of foreign visitors to Japan, the system will apply to countries and regions whose citizens are exempt from obtaining short-stay visas.
It is studying A bill to amend the Immigration Control Law will be introduced in the next regular session of Parliament to operate this system.
The source said that similar programs approved in the United States and Canada charge fees ranging from 1,000 to 6,000 yen. Japan is considering using the revenue to provide emergency support to foreign visitors during disasters.
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