TOKYO -- The Japanese government will expand the number of countries it is asking to ease entry restrictions for holders of its COVID-19 vaccination certificates as it seeks to make its "vaccine passport" a convenient travel document for its residents.
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To apply for a vaccine passport, people must contact the municipality where their residence is registered at the time of vaccination. There is no application fee.
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