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With effect from 11 November 2025, the eVISA system is now also available to foreign nationals residing in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Mongolia and the Republic of Korea...

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Japan: eVISA system eligibility expanded

Japan: eVISA system eligibility expanded

With effect from 11 November 2025, the eVISA system is now also available to foreign nationals residing in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Macau, Mongolia and the Republic of Korea (with the exception of the jurisdiction of the Japanese Consulate General in Jeju). For Vietnam: The eVISA duration of stay is 15 days and applies to nationals residing in Vietnam participating in a package tour organised by a designated travel agency.

For the United Arab Emirates: The eVISA applies to all nationals except those who are exempt from a shortterm visa.

Finally, Chinese nationals are granted eVISAs with a duration of stay of either 15 or 30 days.

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