Japan participates as a partner country in the U.S. Global Entry program, ensuring that Japanese citizens receive expedited customs and immigration processing when they arrive in the United States.
Japanese citizens seeking to sign up for Global Entry must go through the same requirements as U.S. participants, including repeated background checks, in-person interviews and screening by Japanese authorities, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Upon approval, you will receive access to the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck program and Global Entry.
“Enabling Japanese visitors to enter the United States quickly and easily means an improved travel experience and better business for both countries,” said U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel. “Japan is our largest foreign direct investor and Japanese companies employ nearly one million Americans, so this agreement, which establishes Japan as our 18th Global Entry partner country, makes good business sense and further strengthens our relationship and economy. We will strengthen it.”
Other countries participating in Global Entry include Argentina, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Germany, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, South Korea, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom.
Source: Business Travel News
