Japan Grants Visa Exemption for 12 Countries' Diplomats

Japan has officially named 12 countries whose citizens holding diplomatic passports are exempt from the visa application process when traveling to Japan. This exemption applies specifically to those traveling on official diplomatic passports, not ordinary or service passports.

As a result, citizens from the listed countries can bypass the standard visa requirements. Among the countries benefiting from this exemption, Angola is highlighted as the only African nation included.

In contrast, citizens from other African countries such as Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa do not qualify for this diplomatic visa exemption. The announcement underscores Japan's diplomatic relations and the facilitation of travel for official representatives from the specified nations.