Originally Posted by llngoc

I have visited the Visit Japan website and got our QR code for using the automated gate for entry at Haneda. Since the last time I visited, the process was not exactly automated as we did scan the QR code into the machine but there was no automated gate so we still had to wait in line. I am hoping now the process is improved so it will save us some time. However, I was told I still need to get the temporary visit stamp in my passport so I can get tax free shopping. Can someone point me to the correct counter/person to get the stamps after we exit the automated entry gate?

TIA

Originally Posted by bocastephen

There is no automated gate for immigration unless you have a Japanese passport, or are a member of the TTP program. The automated gates are only for exiting the customs inspection area.

Originally Posted by joejones

They recently introduced kiosks for fingerprinting/photographing pre-registered visitors arriving at certain airports, but if you use these, you still have to give your passport to an inspector and I believe you get the usual entry sticker at that time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4MekVvuekE

Originally Posted by mrwunrfl

on Sunday at Haneda an immigration officer scanned the vjw and placed the 90-day sticker in my passport

kiosk for customs