The Japan Trusted Traveler Program

[elanshin]

Hi, would like to check have you got back the results from preliminary inspection yet? As I have submitted mid-November

Nope still waiting.

 

[elanshin]

Hi, would like to check have you got back the results from preliminary inspection yet? As I have submitted mid-November

Preliminary approval came in today - so that's almost exactly 4 months since my application was sent in.

 

[rbjhan]

Quick update:
Using the JTTP card for the 1st time in Narita Feb 2025.
Took about 2 mins, plus 5 mins wait for the guy in front.
Very happy.

Tax refund also successful.
Some shops do actually know about this ha ha! Others not so much but after I pointed out the "temporary visitor" thing printed on the back of the card, got the refund no problem.
Note: only bought stuff in Tokyo and Kyoto. I suspect more regional/rural areas might be problematic...

 

[concise6876]

I'm currently sitting at around 70 days waiting for preliminary inspection, it will be interesting to see if they have slowed down even further from the 4 month mark mentioned by @elanshin

 

[elanshin]

Also update, got my card a few weeks back. Took a nap at Haneda after the 5:30am arrival waiting for the office to open. Had to get the passport photos redone (as they won't accept mine). One faulty printer and 35mins later all done. Probably could've been done in 15mins if it wasn't for the printer or passport photo.

At Haneda the landside office is by the departure's check in area near counter A.