Automated gate entry at Haneda
Oct 24, 2025 | 10:29 am
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Automated gate entry at Haneda
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?
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Oct 26, 2025 | 7:18 pm
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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
TIA
Oct 26, 2025 | 7:33 pm
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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.
Oct 28, 2025 | 4:37 am
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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
TIA
kiosk for customs
Oct 28, 2025 | 9:55 am
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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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4MekVvuekE
Oct 28, 2025 | 3:10 pm
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Oct 28, 2025 | 4:09 pm
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it is not automated. I presented my passport and iPhone to a human immigration officer. She placed the sticker and scanned the QR. She asked my purpose (tourist) and length of visit
I did see the kiosk before immigration but maybe for Japanese. Was guided to the officer
kiosk for customs but an officer still waves you through
same as olden days except you dont have to fill out the physical I&C forms
I did see the kiosk before immigration but maybe for Japanese. Was guided to the officer
kiosk for customs but an officer still waves you through
same as olden days except you dont have to fill out the physical I&C forms
Oct 28, 2025 | 8:01 pm
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Oct 31, 2025 | 10:56 am
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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
TIA
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
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4MekVvuekE
Oct 31, 2025 | 6:21 pm
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Thanks for all the response. Somehow ChatGPT and Gemini both were giving me the impression that there is automated gateway for visitors now. BTW, last April when I was there, we need to wait in the same line with everyone even we had the QR code and then got to the machine to scan in the QR code. While everyone else just moved past us, is it still the same "odd" arrangement? I saw some immigration counters with sign stating they were for pre-registered visitor but they were all closed.
There are fully automated "walkthrough" gates for Japanese nationals, but foreigners have to get passport stamps after using the kiosks (though there is supposed to be a faster line for this).
Nov 1, 2025 | 1:05 pm
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OTOH the emigration kiosks at KIX were fully operational this summer - both the customs declaration and passport control. To the point that, to our surprise, our 8yo son went through unaccompanied (though a very friendly airport employee helped him out)!