Japan Exempts Visa Requirement For Malaysians From July 1

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Effective July 1, Malaysian nationals who hold ordinary biometric passports with an embedded microchip will no longer need to obtain a visa for a short-term stay in Japan. The Embassy of Japan in a statement on Wednesday said the Japan government introduced the measure as part of its celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Asean-Japan's friendship and cooperation. "This development is expected to further enhance the exchange between Japan and Malaysia with increased visits of tourists from Malaysia to Japan and increased convenience in business between the two countries," the statement said. "Malaysian nationals who do not hold an ordinary biometric passport with an embedded microchip that is compliant with ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization standards will remain advised to obtain a visa," the statement said. -- BERNAMA