With the removal of travel restrictions in Japan, the Japanese government has introduced the Visit Japan Web, a service for smooth arrival procedures at the airport.
With this service, you can register your passport details for faster processing when you arrive in Japan. Note that from April 29, 2023, quarantine procedures are no longer in effect.
To register go to the Visit Japan Website at http://vjw-lp.digital.go.jp/en before your flight to Japan. You will need to create a new account and then enter the details of your passport, visa details, your contact details in Japan, and fill out the customs declaration form. The website has a feature that lets you take a photo of your passport info page and it will automatically read your details. However, if that does not work (as reported by some users), just type your information manually. You can see the entire process here:
After your details are registered on the website, your account will generate two QR codes: one to be used at immigration, the other for customs.
When you arrive in Japan, you simpy open this website and navigate to the QR codes and scan it at passport control and customs. If you’re worried that you might not have internet connection upon arrival, you can use the website offline by adding the site to your mobile device’s homepage, which will install the app. However, offline usage of the app limits you to just viewing the QR code. So might as well just screenshot the QR code in your phone as backup.
Aside from fast tracking through immigration and customs, this QR code also lets you fast track through tax-free shopping! When shopping at tax-free shops like Don Quijote, to claim your tax rebate after shopping, you would need to fill out forms at the tax-free counter.
With the Visit Japan Web, you can just show the QR code for your landing permission, and you’ll get your rebate with no fuss! No more fumbling for your passport and risk leaving it at the counter!
When you’re souvenir shopping at Don Quijote, make sure to use this discount coupon where you can get an additional 5% off your purchases. This is on top of the 10% tax free on your purchases above ¥10,000. To use the coupon, simply click on the banner above (or this link) and present it to the cashier when paying. Make sure to also show them your QR code to get your items tax-free!
Don Quijote has stores all over the Japan and has 24-hour stores in major cities. They accept payments in cash, major credit cards, and Gcash payments through Alipay+.
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