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Destination Asia hails visa-free entry for Chinese cruisers to JapanDestination Asia hails visa-free entry for Chinese cruisers to Japan

Japan's decision to allow Chinese nationals traveling on cruises to enter the country visa-free marks a 'significant turning point in the cruise industry within Asia,' Destination Asia said.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

June 12, 2015

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In its CruiseAsia newsletter, the tour operator reports a 'positive push in Chinese passenger sourcing' since the regulatory change.

A number of ships were approved for visa-free travel since April, including those of Carnival Corp., Royal Caribbean, Oceania Cruises and SkySea Cruises, Destination Asia said.

Obtaining a Japanese visa required approximately seven working days and many documents including pay checks, bank statements, fixed deposits and proof of home ownership, making a 'long and tiresome process,' according to the tour operator.

The change now enables Chinese passengers to book cruises on short notice.

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Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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