Japan weighs 2,000-3,000 yen fee for new pre-travel screening system

The Japanese government is considering charging visiting foreigners a fee of about 2,000 yen ($13) to 3,000 yen for a planned online pre-travel screening system called JESTA, a source familiar with the matter said Tuesday.Japan aims to launch the electronic travel authorization program in fiscal 2028, as inbound visitors are expected to top 40 million this year, and there are hopes it will generate a steady source of revenue.The JESTA, aimed at preventing terrorism and illegal employment of foreign visitors to Japan, applies to countries and regions whose people are exempt from obtaining sh…READ FULL ARTICLE