Refusal to enter the country on suspicion of false entry purpose October 21, 17:11, exceeding 10,000 people for the first time in 12 years
Approximately 10,600 foreigners were denied entry to Japan in the last year because they suspected that they were misrepresenting their purpose of entry, exceeding 10,000 for the first time in 12 years since 2007. I did.
According to the Immigration Bureau of Japan, the number of foreigners who were denied entry to Japan in the last year was 10,647, an increase of 1468, or 16%, from the previous year, since 2007. It has exceeded 10,000 people for the first time in 12 years.
The reason for refusal is that the purpose of entry is tourism, etc., and the number of cases with doubtful purpose despite illegal employment is the highest at 8890, accounting for more than 80% of the total.
By nationality, China had the largest number with 3765, a significant increase of 1.8 times from the previous year, followed by Thailand with 1398 and Turkey with 925, and these three countries account for nearly 60% of the total. Climb to.
The Immigration Bureau of Japan said, "With the significant increase in the number of immigrants in recent years, the number of foreigners who are subject to refusal is increasing, and we would like to make strict examinations to prevent illegal employment." ..