A recent suspension of the Japanese electronic visa system and the rejection of applications from tourists occurred in Japan.
Electronic visas have been suspended in Japan, leaving people's travel plans uncertain as appointments have been "rejected."
There are certain firms that are able to find a solution, and one of the experts recommends that tourists obtain a visa that allows multiple entries for a period of five years in order to visit the well-known vacation spot.
Some citizens of the United Arab Emirates who are looking forward to finally making their dreams of a vacation in Japan come true are confronted with a challenge: it is difficult to obtain a visa.
The Japanese electronic visa system was put on hold by Japan.
Recently, Japan's electronic visa system, which was introduced in 2023 with the intention of simplifying the application process for residents of the United Arab Emirates, was put on hold. It is not necessary for Emiratis to obtain a visa in order to enter the country; nevertheless, many expats are required to obtain the permit before they travel.
Those who wish to obtain a visa for the well-known East Asian location are now required to send an email to the Dubai embassy in order to schedule an appointment. On the other hand, many travelers and travel agencies that Khaleej Times contacted stated that it was "almost impossible" to secure a reservation and that a number of requests were being "rejected."
Trying to find a solution:
After experiencing difficulties with visas, several travel businesses, such as MPQ Travel and Tourism, were able to discover a solution for their customers.
"For our Filipino clients, we now suggest that they apply back home, since we also have an office in Manila," Prado explained to reporters.
It is recommended that individuals who are going to take a one-month leave of absence first spend some time in Manila so that they can submit their visa application in person. It is possible for them to obtain their visa for Japan within seven to ten working days, in her explanation.
Prado also encourages her clients to submit applications for visas that allow multiple entries. "We have noticed that after a traveler is able to go to Japan with a single-entry visa, it is much easier to get a five-year multi-entry one upon coming back," according to the researcher.