Trade in Services Negotiations on WTO
Proposal Concerning the Movement of Natural Persons

1. Introduction

2. Challenges Facing Japanese Corporations

(1) Low Level of Liberalization
(2) Issues Concerning Administrative Procedures for Immigration, such as the Issuance of Visas and Work Permits

3. Expectations on WTO Services Negotiations

(1) Promoting Further Liberalization
(2) Securing Transparency in Immigration Regulations and Procedures and Clarifying Member Country's Schedule of Specific Commitments
(3) Facilitation and Expedition of Immigration Procedures
(4) Other Matters

4. Conclusion

(Annex 1)

Promoting Further Liberalization

(Annex 2)

Securing Transparency in Immigration Regulations and Procedures and Clarifying Member Country's Schedule for Specific Commitments

(Annex 3)

Facilitation and Expedition of Immigration Procedures