Delivery of Talking Points on Ending the E-Passport

UNCLAS TOKYO 001299

SIPDIS

CA/VO/F/P for Brenda Grewe

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CVIS CMGT KPAO PREL PBTS JA
SUBJECT: Delivery of Talking Points on Ending the E-Passport
Exemption for Emergency and Temporary Passports.

REF: STATE 058117


1. (U) On June 9, Conoff met with Japan Ministry of Foreign
Affairs (MOFA) Passport Division Director Nobuyuki Kawamura and
delivered reftel message requiring emergency and temporary passports
to either have electronic chips or a visa. Kawamura and his staff
said they understood the regulation and did not foresee any major
issues with compliance.


2. (U) There were a few follow-up questions, such as if this would
affect Japanese travelers already in the U.S. to which Conoff
replied that it would not have an effect on Japanese leaving the
U.S. If there are any further questions, MOFA will contact the
embassy.


Zumwalt


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