Japan | Joining the U.S. Global Entry Programme as Partner Country

 

Japan, a major regional power in Asia, the third largest economy in terms of gross domestic product and the fourth largest in terms of purchasing power, a member state of the G7 has joined the U.S. Global Entry programme, giving Japanese citizens access to expedited customs and immigration processing when arriving in the United States of America.

The U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said that expedited and easy entry into the U.S. for Japanese visitors means improved travel experiences and better business for both the two nations. 

Since Japan is the United States of America largest foreign investor and Japanese companies employ nearly a million Americans, this agreement to establish Japan as the U.S. 18^th Global Entry Partner country makes good business sense and will enhance the ties with the U.S. and both economies even further.

Japanese citizens wishing to join Global Entry Program will undergo the same requirements as U.S. participants, including recurring background checks and an in - person interview, along with vetting by Japanese authorities according to the United States of America Customs and Border Protection.

Citizens from Japan will receive access to the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck programme as well as Global Entry upon approval.

Other countries participating in Global Entry are Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, the Dominican Republic, Germany, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Panama, South Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

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