{"id":14476,"date":"2024-04-29T17:12:20","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T09:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asia.siggraph.org\/2024\/?page_id=14476"},"modified":"2024-11-14T13:17:52","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T05:17:52","slug":"visa-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/asia.siggraph.org\/2024\/attend\/visa-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Visa Information"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"14476\" class=\"elementor elementor-14476\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5396e1a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5396e1a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_has_onepagescroll_dot&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"siggraph-child-page-link \">Attendee FAQs<\/a><\/div><div class=\"siggraph-child-page-main\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asia.siggraph.org\/2024\/attend\/visa-information\/\" class=\"siggraph-child-page-link active\">Visa Information<\/a><\/div><div class=\"siggraph-child-page-main\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asia.siggraph.org\/2024\/attend\/travel-to-tokyo\/\" class=\"siggraph-child-page-link \">Travel to Tokyo<\/a><\/div><div class=\"siggraph-child-page-main\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asia.siggraph.org\/2024\/attend\/venue-accessibility\/\" class=\"siggraph-child-page-link \">Venue &amp; Accessibility<\/a><\/div><div class=\"siggraph-child-page-main\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asia.siggraph.org\/2024\/attend\/book-hotels\/\" class=\"siggraph-child-page-link \">Book Hotels<\/a><\/div><div class=\"siggraph-child-page-main\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asia.siggraph.org\/2024\/attend\/tokyo-city-tours-cultural-programs\/\" class=\"siggraph-child-page-link \">Tokyo City Tours &amp; Cultural Programs<\/a><\/div><div class=\"siggraph-child-page-main\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asia.siggraph.org\/2024\/attend\/japanese-cultural-tips-for-travelers\/\" class=\"siggraph-child-page-link \">Japanese Cultural Tips For Travelers<\/a><\/div><div class=\"siggraph-child-page-main\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asia.siggraph.org\/2024\/attend\/download-app\/\" class=\"siggraph-child-page-link \">Download App<\/a><\/div><div class=\"siggraph-child-page-main\"><a href=\"https:\/\/asia.siggraph.org\/2024\/attend\/business-matching-faqs\/\" class=\"siggraph-child-page-link \">Business Matching FAQs<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4901478 elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"4901478\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bcbe19 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9bcbe19\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Please note:<\/strong> This page is intended to provide general information only and does not constitute legal advice. It is created solely for the benefit of SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 registrants. The information provided below is credited to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/j_info\/visit\/visa\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"simple_link\">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan<\/a>.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9f10a0f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9f10a0f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Important Reminder:<\/strong> While the information provided here is valid as of 25th April 2024, visitors should verify its current status by checking the official website of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/j_info\/visit\/visa\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"simple_link\">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan<\/a> website.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d219c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d219c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do I need to apply for a Visa to enter Japan?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a615417 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a615417\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs of 8 April 2024, Japan has implemented <strong>visa exemption arrangements for<\/strong> <strong>71<\/strong> <strong>countries\/regions<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/j_info\/visit\/visa\/short\/novisa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"simple_link\">Click here<\/a> to check if your country is included in this exemption list). Travelers from certain countries or regions, including China, Russia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and nationals of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), will need to apply for a visa to enter Japan.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a884c97 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a884c97\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe visa exemption is only applicable for short-term stays. The permitted period of stay upon arrival in Japan varies as follows:\n<ul>\n \t<li>15 days for Indonesia &amp; Thailand<\/li>\n \t<li>14 days for Brunei<\/li>\n \t<li>30 days for the United Arab Emirates &amp; Qatar<\/li>\n \t<li>90 days for the remaining countries\/regions that are eligible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a2455e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4a2455e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe processing time for visa applications typically takes <strong><u>5 working days<\/u><\/strong> from the day following the submission of the application. However, the processing time may be extended during periods of high visa applications. It is recommended to apply for your Visa at least 1 month prior to your travel to ensure sufficient time for processing and avoid any potential delays.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce7d6f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ce7d6f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/j_info\/visit\/visa\/short\/novisa.html#section2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"simple_link\">Click here<\/a> for the updated list of visa exemption arrangements and to check on your passport eligibility and any pre-requisites.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cbc2ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8cbc2ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sg.emb-japan.go.jp\/itpr_en\/visa_fees.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"simple_link\">Click here<\/a> to check the visa application fee based on your visa type and nationality.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fd2a41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7fd2a41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to apply for a Japan Visa<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b73fa1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b73fa1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These are the ways you can apply a visa to enter Japan:<\/p>\n<ol>\n \t<li>Japanese Embassy\/Consulate General<\/li>\n \t<li>Authorize a Proxy to go to the Japanese Embassy\/Consulate General<\/li>\n \t<li>Use an accredited Travel Agent approved by the Japanese Embassy\/Consulate General<\/li>\n<\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de9a6c2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de9a6c2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHowever, depending on circumstances in your country or region, there may be cases where documents must be submitted by the applicant personally before making a trip to the Japanese Embassy\/Consulate General or through an accredited travel agent. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e037837 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e037837\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBefore proceeding with your application, it is advisable to check with the embassy or consulate to which you intend to apply for further guidance. For more information on the JAPAN eVISA, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/j_info\/visit\/visa\/visaonline.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"simple_link\">click here<\/a>.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a34e18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9a34e18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Request for Invitation Letter for Visa Application<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6940fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6940fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSIGGRAPH Asia 2024 recognizes that some of the registrants may require additional documents such as an Invitation Letter for their visa application. If you are a passport holder from one of the countries listed below, please send the below required details to the SIGGRAPH Asia Registration Team <a class=\"simple_link\" href=\"mailto:registration_asia@siggraph.org\">here.<\/a> Please note that documents are provided in Japanese hence, please indicate in the remarks if you\u2019d like a copy in English.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16bb2e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"16bb2e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSome of these countries may have special visa arrangements for certain categories of travelers, like diplomatic or official passports. Visa exemptions are possible for citizens of certain countries under specific circumstances. It&#8217;s always recommended to check with the Japanese embassy or consulate in your country for the latest and most accurate visa requirements. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/j_info\/visit\/visa\/short\/novisa.html\" class=\"simple_link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> for more information.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c2f24f cyb_table_wrp elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2c2f24f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>List of Countries<\/td>\n<td>Details required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Africa<\/strong>\n\n<strong>Asia:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Afghanistan<\/li>\n \t<li>Bangladesh<\/li>\n \t<li>Bhutan<\/li>\n \t<li>Cambodia<\/li>\n \t<li>China<\/li>\n \t<li>India<\/li>\n \t<li>Laos<\/li>\n \t<li>Maldives<\/li>\n \t<li>Mongolia<\/li>\n \t<li>Myanmar<\/li>\n \t<li>Nepal<\/li>\n \t<li>North Korea<\/li>\n \t<li>Pakistan<\/li>\n \t<li>Sri Lanka<\/li>\n \t<li>Timor-Leste<\/li>\n \t<li>Vietnam<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Europe:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Belarus<\/li>\n \t<li>Kosovo<\/li>\n \t<li>Russia<\/li>\n \t<li>Ukraine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Middle East:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Iran<\/li>\n \t<li>Iraq<\/li>\n \t<li>Lebanon<\/li>\n \t<li>Palestine<\/li>\n \t<li>Syria<\/li>\n \t<li>Yemen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Oceania:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Papua New Guinea<\/li>\n \t<li>Solomon Islands<\/li>\n \t<li>Tonga<\/li>\n \t<li>Vanuatu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<strong>Americas:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n \t<li>Bolivia<\/li>\n \t<li>Cuba<\/li>\n \t<li>Dominican Republic<\/li>\n \t<li>Ecuador<\/li>\n \t<li>Guyana<\/li>\n \t<li>Haiti<\/li>\n \t<li>Suriname<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n \t<li>First Name (as shown in your passport)<\/li>\n \t<li>Middle Name (as shown in your passport)<\/li>\n \t<li>Last Name (as shown in your passport)<\/li>\n \t<li>Male\/Female<\/li>\n \t<li>Date of birth (YYYY\/MM\/DD)<\/li>\n \t<li>Age<\/li>\n \t<li>Nationality (as shown in your passport)<\/li>\n \t<li>Occupation<\/li>\n \t<li>Name of Japanese Embassy (where visa application should be submitted)<\/li>\n \t<li>Address of Japanese Embassy<\/li>\n \t<li>Date entering Japan (YYYY\/MM\/DD)<\/li>\n \t<li>Flight No. to Japan (If you take connection flights, please write down as well.)<\/li>\n \t<li>Name of airport (From)<\/li>\n \t<li>Name of airport (To)<\/li>\n \t<li>Date leaving Japan (YYYY\/MM\/DD)<\/li>\n \t<li>Flight No. from Japan (If you take connection flights, please write down as well.)<\/li>\n \t<li>Name of airport (From)<\/li>\n \t<li>Name of airport (To)<\/li>\n \t<li>Planned activities<\/li>\n \t<li>Hotel name<\/li>\n \t<li>Hotel address<\/li>\n \t<li>Hotel phone No.<\/li>\n \t<li>Passport No.<\/li>\n \t<li>Place of issue<\/li>\n \t<li>Date of issue (YYYY\/MM\/DD)<\/li>\n \t<li>Passport valid until (YYYY\/MM\/DD)<\/li>\n \t<li>Email Address<\/li>\n \t<li>Remarks (If any)\n<ul>\n \t<li>Example: Requesting for specific documents\/information<\/li>\n \t<li>Example: Requesting for documents to be in EN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-042d4f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"042d4f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Process and Time Required<\/strong><\/p>\n\nUpon receiving the complete details, the SIGGRAPH Asia Registration Team will process your request within 2 \u2013 3 business days, however, please note that the entire process may take up to 1\u20132 weeks before the letter is generated.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bebd1ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bebd1ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Need Help?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d93376e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d93376e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor more information on Visa to Japan, please visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/j_info\/visit\/visa\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"simple_link\">Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan<\/a> or contact the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mofa.go.jp\/about\/emb_cons\/mofaserv.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"simple_link\">Consular Section of the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan.<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-56c76a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"56c76a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;ekit_we_effect_on&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShould you require further assistance, please reach out to the SIGGRAPH Asia Registration Team <a href=\"mailto:registration_asia@siggraph.org\" class=\"simple_link\">here<\/a>.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Visa Information Please note: This page is intended to provide general information only and does not constitute legal advice. It is created solely for the benefit of SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 registrants. 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