中国人の短期滞在ビザ発給要件を緩和へ 外務省

Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ease requirements for issuing short-term stay visas for Chinese nationals

Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ease requirements for issuing short-term stay visas for Chinese nationals
岩屋外相の中国訪問に合わせて発表された今回の緩和措置には、短期滞在ビザの申請手続きの簡素化などが盛り込まれます

The latest relaxation measures, announced in conjunction with Minister Iwano’s visit to China, include simplification of application procedures for short-term stay visas.

The latest relaxation measures, announced in conjunction with Minister Iwano’s visit to China, include simplification of application procedures for short-term stay visas.
具体的には、3年間有効の観光数次ビザについて、取得後3か月以内に日本入国を求めるルールを撤廃します

Specifically, we will abolish the rule that requires multiple entry tourist visas, which are valid for three years, to enter Japan within three months of obtaining them.

Specifically, we will abolish the rule that requires multiple entry tourist visas, which are valid for three years, to enter Japan within three months of obtaining them.
また、団体観光ビザについて、滞在可能日数を15日以内から30日以内に変更します

Additionally, the length of stay for group tourist visas will be changed from 15 days to 30 days.

Additionally, the length of stay for group tourist visas will be changed from 15 days to 30 days.
これらの措置は調整がつき次第、実施されるということです

These measures will be implemented as soon as arrangements are made.

These measures will be implemented as soon as arrangements are made.
中国側は先月から日本人の短期滞在ビザを免除していて、日本側もこれに呼応する形で緩和措置を実施します

The Chinese side has been waiving short-term visitor visas for Japanese people since last month, and the Japanese side will also implement easing measures in response.

The Chinese side has been waiving short-term visitor visas for Japanese people since last month, and the Japanese side will also implement easing measures in response.
外務省は「中国で対日感情が悪化する中、日本を訪問してもらうことで関係改善につなげたい」としています

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says, ``As sentiment toward Japan worsens in China, we hope to have them visit Japan to help improve relations.’’

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says, ``As sentiment toward Japan worsens in China, we hope to have them visit Japan to help improve relations.’’