➊➋➌➍For any questions regarding visa and entry to Japan,
please contact Shunsuke Koya, LOC visa manager.
entry@japan.worldcup.basketball➊Information for foreign nationals about visas, including the application
procedures and other related FAQs.
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html

https://www.mofa.go.jp/about/emb_cons/mofaserv.html

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The period of stay granted at the time of the landing permission will be "15 days" forIndonesia, and Thailand, “14 days” for Brunei, "30 days" for United Arab Emirates and "90days" for other countries and regions.
(Note 1)For nationals of Indonesia (since December 1, 2014), visas are not required only for those who haveregistered ICAO-compliant ePassport to diplomatic missions of Japan in Indonesia (the embassy,consulates-general, or the consulate). Validity of the registration is three years period or until thepassport expires, whichever comes first.
(Note 2)For nationals of Malaysia (since July 1, 2013), visas are not required only for holders of ePassport incompliance with ICAO standards. Those who do not hold such ePassport are advised to obtain a visa
in advance, otherwise will be strictly examined and may be refused entry to Japan.
(Note 3)For nationals of United Arab Emirates (since November 1, 2022), Thailand (since July 1, 2013) andSerbia (since May 1, 2011), visas are not required only for holders of ePassport in compliance withICAO standards. Those who do not hold such ePassport are requested to obtain a visa in advance,otherwise will be refused to enter Japan.

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For citizens of Hong Kong, visas are not required only for holders of Special Administrative Region (SAR)
passport issued by the Hong Kong SAR of the People’s Republic of China or British National Overseas(BNO) passports who have the right of residence in Hong Kong.
(Note 5)For citizens of Macao, visas are not required only for holders of SAR passport issued by the Macao SARof the People’s Republic of China.
(Note 6)Visa exemption arrangements for Taiwan is limited to passport holders with a personal ID number.
(Note 7)
For nationals of Barbados (since April 1, 2010), Turkey (since April 1, 2011) and Lesotho (since April 1,2010), visas are not required only for holders of Machine-Readable Passport (MRP) in compliance withICAO standards. Those who do not hold an MRP are advised to obtain a visa in advance, otherwise will bestrictly examined and may be refused entry to Japan.
(Note 8)For nationals of those countries with visa exemptions permitting stays of up to 6 months under the bilateralvisa exemption arrangements, those who wish to stay in Japan for more than 90 days are required toapply for an extension of the period of stay to the Ministry of Justice (Regional Immigration Bureau) before
the period of permitted stay is to expire.

➌For the countries not listed on the Visa Exemption list, Short-Term Stay Visa will be required
when entering Japan for the FBWC 2023.
➊➊ Applicants to provide following information to the LOC・Team Delegations members list
・Name of the Delegation’s representative
・Passport Copies *Passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
・Itinerary with flight number (can be tentative tickets)➋ The LOC to prepare the official documents to support visaapplications.
➌ Applicants to submit the official documents to the nearest
Japanese Embassies/Consulates.
*Procedures, required documents and processing time may differ dependingon the Embassies/Consulates. Therefore, please apply at your earliest
convenience..

➍ Visa issuance➋➍➌➌• The purpose of visit to Japan for the FBWC 2023 is ShortTerm Business Affairs, etc.

https://www.mofa.go.jp/files/000124525.pdf
https://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html#section4• When there are multiple applicants in the sameteam/group, LOC Japan would provide the letter ofinvitation with the team/group representative’s name on it.
However, as for the application form, all applicants’ form
must be submitted to the Embassy / Consulate.

➍Upon entry to Japan, the required documents will depend on the person’s
vaccination status/certificates. Please check the following information carefully andprepare the necessary documents.

➍Registration on the Visit Japan Web is requested for all visitors before
arrival.
Visit Japan Web is a web service for smooth arrival procedure at airport.
https://vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/en/
In case, you are unable to use Visit Japan Web…
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/covid-19/border_questionnaire.html

➍No pre-departure testing required.
Valid vaccination certificate must meet the following requirements;
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/000997373.pdf

Information of the 1st and 2nd vaccination(Vaccine type, Date etc) will also be required➍
Negative test result certificate within 72h before departure will be required.
Valid testing certificate must meet the following requirements.
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/000825144.pdf
FAQ for Confirmation of Certificate of testing for COVID-19
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/000905811.pdf

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As of 5-Apr 2023, temporary measures are currently being applied to those who are entering
Japan from China.
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/001031449.pdf