Is Shanghai ID card visa-free to Japan?

Shanghai residents who travel to Japan can enjoy the 72-hour visa-free policy, but they must meet the following conditions:

1, holding a valid Shanghai household registration book and identity documents.

2. Travel to a third country or region (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) with a valid air ticket or boat ticket.

3. The planned stay time shall not exceed 72 hours.

4. Do not engage in paid activities.

Shanghai residents need to apply for a 72-hour visa exemption from relevant institutions before entering Japan. Contact the travel agency or relevant institutions in advance to obtain the list of materials required for visa-free application, and prepare the materials required for visa-free application, such as a valid Shanghai household registration book, identification, air tickets or ship tickets. , submit the application materials to the designated institution and pay the corresponding fees, waiting for the application results.

The visa-free policy can be divided into two forms: unilateral visa-free and mutual visa-free agreement. Unilateral visa-free means that a country or region unilaterally grants visa-free treatment to citizens of other countries in order to promote the development of tourism. Visa Waiver Agreement is an agreement signed between two or more countries. According to this agreement, citizens who hold passports of any agreement country can enjoy visa-free treatment when visiting the other country. The purpose of visa-free policy is to promote international exchanges and cooperation, simplify travel procedures and facilitate citizens' international travel.

To sum up, the visa-free policy of Shanghai household registration in Japan has certain legal effect, is an agreement reached by the two governments, and has a clear legal basis. Therefore, Shanghai residents who meet the relevant conditions can enjoy visa-free treatment according to law.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Exit and Entry Administration Law

Article 9

China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country.

China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise.

China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law.