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Japan Travel Agency ERFS Service

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Japan Travel Agency ERFS Service

What is ERFS? It means Entrants, Returnees Follow-Up System. From June 10, 2022, Japan has opened its borders since imposing strict entry restrictions two years ago. and foreign travelers who apply for new tourist visas need a complete prescribed applications in the Entrants, Returnees Follow-up System through qualified travel agencies in Japan.
 

Japan Travel Agency ERFS

According to the New Border Measures, Japan will allow international travelers to enter but only those who have booked package tours with fixed flight itineraries, bookings, and local guides. Only when a qualified travel agency organizing the trip serves as the receiving organization of the travelers.

The tourist visa application process must be initiated by an approved Japanese travel agency using the ERFS online system. Anyone arriving in the country without a valid visa will not be able to enter. From 10 June, travelers from overseas will not be required to self-isolate, regardless of vaccination status.

Some airlines may require your visa to be shown before boarding as part of their internal rules. Before disembarkation, travelers need to install an online health questionnaire and tracing app on your cell phone, and obtain a QR code.

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At immigration, you will be asked to take a COVID-19 test, and await the results at the airport, From 10 June 2022, Japan will introduce a red, yellow and blue country system and the test on arrival will no longer be required for travelers on the blue country list.

 

Qualified Japan Tour Company for ERFS

As a qualified travel agency in Japan, we offer ERFS files for international travelers who have booked Japan small group tours , Japan chauffeur service, and private package tours with us. You just need to provide a clear and complete passport picture to us, flight info and a travel itinerary, we will send you the ERFS files for tourist visa application in few days after finishing the process of ERFS Online System.

In addition, documents required to apply for a Japanese tourist visa in your country include: Travel Insurance, valid passport, completed visa application form, pre-paid self-addressed return envelope, proved of current address, one passport size photograph.

News: From September 7, 2022, the Japanese government has released self-guided tours to international travelers, but it is still necessary to apply for ERFS and Japanese tourist visa, and book some tour services through a proved Japan travel agency. Since Japanese embassies and consulates around the world are busy, it is recommended to start the process as soon as possible.

News: As of Sep 11th, it is difficult to make an appointment with the Japanese Embassy in Singapore to apply for a visa of October and beginning of November.

Most Frequently Asked Questions

  • What materials do your travel company need to provide for ERFS documents?
    We need clear passport pictures, flight information, and a travel itinerary for every tourist.
  • Does your travel agency provide ERFS files for foreign travelers?
    Our company can provide free ERFS files but you need to purchase part of our service offerings according to our company regulations.
  • Japan allowed self-guided tours, do I still need a tourist visa?
    Starting from September 7, Japan has allowed self-guided tours, but visas are still required. we can provide you with free ERFS documents and other documents required for the visa application.
  • As a US citizen, do I need a visa to enter Japan for travel?
    Yes, currently all foreign tourists need a visa to enter Japan, as a qualified Japan travel agency, we provide the service of Japan visa and ERFS files.
  • Are your travel agencies qualified to provide ERFS files?
    As a qualified Japanese travel agency, we have provided 300 ERFS documents for foreign tourists as of today.
  • How long will it take to process the ERFS documents?
    If the materials are complete, our travel agency in Japan will take about 1-2 days to complete the processing of the ERFS documents. They will be sent to you in the form of a PDF file, printed out, and submitted to the Japanese embassy together with other materials.
  • What documents do I need to apply for a Japanese tourist visa?
    As of September 1, 2022, the materials for applying for a Japanese tourist visa include ERFS files, a detailed travel itinerary, and information of Japanese travel agencies.
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