The Japan Trusted Traveler Program

[rbjhan]

I probably should have done that, my application got rejected just under 2 months after I submitted the initial application - I guess the amex ultimate card was not 'platinum' enough for their liking.

Unfortunately I don't currently have a card with the word 'platinum' on it. Going to try and re-apply with one of my previous (now closed) signature cards - this is a higher level than a platinum card but unfortunately they probably don't know that, so fingers crossed!
Edit: I've heard they confirm that the card is active at the second screening so this might not work either?

Oh I heard you. The Japanese are very cough about these thing....If you are going to show them a higher level card, be prepared! Like bookmark the page from the bank showing this is actually higher etc...
I knew this so specifically pick one of my platinum cards.

 

[Himeno]

If only Australians had access to US Global Entry. There is another way to get JP TTP by showing a Global Entry card, which doesn't require all this high level credit card nonsense.

 

[Peso]

If only Australians had access to US Global Entry. There is another way to get JP TTP by showing a Global Entry card, which doesn't require all this high level credit card nonsense.

Wouldn't really change things unfortunately, as the Global Entry pathway is only for US Citizens/Nationals.

Eligibilities: トラスティド・トラベラー・プログラム（ＴＴＰ）カテゴリー、疎明資料一覧 | 出入国在留管理庁

Firsthand rejection account from a blogger: https://loyaltylobby.com/2017/03/25...travelers-non-u-s-citizens-with-global-entry/

 

[RealtimeY]

I just passed the preliminary inspection today (31 Jul) after applying on 20 June - so 41 days in total.