Japan bill requires airlines deny boarding to unauthorized visitors

 The new system is expected to shorten wait times at immigration inspection points. (Photo by Kosuke Mimura)

RUKA SHINOZAKI

February 22, 2026 01:45 JST

TOKYO — An immigration reform bill to be submitted by the government to the current special Diet session will require airlines to deny boarding to travelers without proper authorization beginning in fiscal 2028, Nikkei has learned.