Narita fast track
Mar 27, 2023, 2:16 am
#16
Join Date: Jan 2003
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In the past that was the case, you'd have to go through an immigration agent if you needed the temp visitor visa stamp, the new system it prints it on the back of your TTP card as you pass through the gate, up to 15 visas will fit, and you can use your card for any places you need it, like tax free and JR pass.
Mar 27, 2023, 3:49 am
#17
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: TYO
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https://www.isa.go.jp/en/publication...ine_index.html
Mar 27, 2023, 11:17 am
#18
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Mar 27, 2023, 4:07 pm
#19
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: NYC / TYO / Up in the Air
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I guess I've been arriving at the wrong times -- at Narita and Haneda there have been very long lines at the one "special" lane designated for APEC / diplomats / returning residents / special needs.... We are in and out monthly but it's always arriving around 4-7pm since we come from NYC.... With the Chinese free to travel to Japan now it's gotten much worse lately...
Apr 2, 2023, 8:24 pm
#20
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: SF, Japan, YYG
Programs: ANA Pt
Posts: 396
On way to APEC lane at NRT I noticed the Fast Track signs again; are they expediting first class pax with the passes again? I have several old ones I haven’t used from 2017 and wonder if they will still work.
Apr 2, 2023, 11:19 pm
#22
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: California
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Apr 2, 2023, 11:24 pm
#23
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Tokyo
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Apr 3, 2023, 3:31 am
#24
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Tokyo
Posts: 1,582
They held us for connecting intl and then domestic pax to deplane - took way too long; there seemed to be some confusion. Once they let F out the door the hallway was already fairly full. At least things kept moving somewhat until the immigration room. Total time to clear immigration from touchdown was about 55 minutes (including taxi) so not that bad.