Mongolia is no longer on the list of countries that require heightened scrutiny during visa checks and has become one of the 12 countries in Asia with a high visa issuance rate.
Among the countries with high visa issuance rates are South Korea, Singapore, Brunei, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Macau, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and India.
Japan provides simplified conditions for short-term entry for citizens of several Asian countries, such as South Korea, Singapore, Brunei, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau, while for citizens of countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and India, simpler procedures or electronic visa options often apply.
For citizens of countries such as China, Russia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and some CIS states (e.g., Ukraine and Georgia), Japan imposes stricter visa requirements, often requiring additional documents, certificates of no criminal record, or participation in organized tours. However, in several countries, there are simplified procedures for obtaining electronic visas or visa-free regimes for holders of electronic passports, depending on nationality and purpose of visit.
List of countries where more thorough checks are often required:
Asia: China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Nepal, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia (especially for study/long-term stay).
Former Soviet Union/Eastern Europe: Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, and other CIS countries.
Tatar S. Maydar
source: MiddleAsianNews
