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Guide To The Upcoming JESTA Application, Required For Trips To Japan In The Near Future Even For Singaporeans

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JESTA Japan application

It’s no secret that Singaporeans love travelling to Japan, but our annual trips to the land of sushi and gachapon will soon require one extra step. Slated to be rolled out by the fiscal year of 2028, Japan is implementing the Japan Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (JESTA); an online travel authorisation system for travellers from 71 visa-exempt countries including Singapore.

Here’s everything you need to know:

What is JESTA Japan?

Immigration at Haneda Airport in Tokyo. Image credit: Haneda Airport

JESTA is the Japanese equivalent of the ESTA in America. It’s essentially a pre-screening system for travellers that’ll also aid in speeding up the immigration process in Japan.

While initially scheduled to launch in 2030, JESTA is now expected to be ready by the fiscal year of 2028. This means that in less than 4 years, we’ll have to apply for a JESTA approval online before making any trips down to Japan.