Before leaving the United States
Many Asian countries require that travelers hold passports valid for a minimum of six months beyond the date of entry into the country. In some prior instances, travelers have been returned immediately to the U.S., while in other cases, they have been issued 24-hour “shore passes” and were required to return the next day to Japanese Immigration for lengthy processing. Japan, even though their Rocket Japanese passports have already expired. Occasionally airlines mistakenly board U.S. Japan should ensure that their passports and visas are up to date before leaving the United States. All other visa holders, including those with diplomatic and official visas stating “As Temporary Visitor,” are subject to this requirement.