Do Japanese people need a visa to go to America?

Japanese people don't need a visa to go to the United States for less than three months.

Because Japan has participated in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), Japanese people do not need to apply for an American visa for travel or business activities in the United States for more than 90 days.

Not all countries and regions have joined the visa-free program. Only citizens of certain countries and regions who want to travel or do business can stay in the United States for up to 90 days without a visa. Visa-free country (VWP):

Europe (3 1): Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain.

Asia (5); Brunei, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan Province Province.

Oceania (2); Australia, New Zealand.

America (1): Chile.

Not all tourists from visa-free countries and regions are eligible to use the project. Citizens of member countries/regions can travel to the United States visa-free and stay for up to 90 days if they meet the following requirements:

1. Passport with integrated chip (e-passport);

2. Online registration (ESTA) through the electronic travel authorization system;

3. Meet the standard conditions for visa-free projects.

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The Japanese support opening the door to foreign workers to alleviate the labor shortage.

A poll on the 4th showed that most Japanese people supported the bill passed by the Cabinet two days ago, that is, to open the door to more foreign workers to alleviate the labor shortage in Japan.

On the 2nd, the Cabinet of Japan passed the amendment to the Entry-Exit Administration and Refugee Recognition Law, establishing two new visa types to attract foreign workers.

According to a poll conducted by Kyodo News, 5 1.3% of the respondents supported the bill and 39.5% opposed it.

For supporters, the serious shortage of labor force in Japan, the impossibility of population growth in Japan and the fact that Japan, as the third largest economy in the world, should be more internationalized are the three main reasons for their support for this bill.

Opponents worry that more foreigners working and living in Japan will cause various problems due to cultural differences.

Both new visas require the applicant to be proficient in Japanese. The first new visa is valid for five years and requires the applicant to have a certain degree of knowledge and skills in a specific field. Winners are not allowed to bring their spouses and children to Japan.

The second new visa requires the applicant to have a high level of skills in a specific field. Winners can take their spouses and children to Japan. This visa can be renewed indefinitely, and the winner is actually equivalent to obtaining permanent residency.

In addition, foreign workers who have obtained the first new visa have the opportunity to change to a second visa.

* * * Kyodo News reported that if the bill is passed by the National Assembly, it will mark a major shift in Japan's traditional policies. In the past, Japan mainly imported high-skilled professionals, but due to aging and low fertility rate, there was a shortage of labor in some industries, such as construction, agriculture and medical care. The new bill will open the door to skilled foreign workers in these industries.

The new bill has been widely welcomed by the Japanese business community and opposed by many members of Congress. Those legislators think that the government is too hasty in preparing for the new problems that may be caused by the introduction of foreign workers.

* * * According to the same news agency, according to the poll results, the Japanese people's resistance to the bill is not as strong as that of members who oppose it.

The poll results also show that the public opinion support rate of the government led by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe increased slightly by 0.8 percentage points from a month ago, reaching 47.3%; The disapproval rate is 39.5%.

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Xinhuanet-The Japanese support opening the door to foreign workers to alleviate the labor shortage.