PRX and RRQ likely have visas secured for Champions, headed to VCT Pacific Stage 2 in Tokyo

As the VCT Pacific Stage 2 Finals approach in Tokyo this weekend, all signs (and tweets) strongly suggest that Paper Rex (PRX) and Rex Regum Qeon (RRQ) have resolved their visa challenges. Both organizations had previously faced difficulties in securing the necessary paperwork, particularly the Schengen visas required for European travel ahead of VALORANT Champions Paris for some of their players. Recent social media posts, however, show that players are already on their way to Japan, an indication that passports have been returned and visas are either secured or well on their way to being finalized.

The Visa Situation

For PRX, the team’s head coach Alexandre “alecks” Sallé had publicly acknowledged that PatMen was waiting for his Schengen visa to be processed even after securing his Japanese entry documents. Normally, when a Schengen visa application is being processed, the applicant’s passport is held, making travel impossible until it is returned. This uncertainty cast doubt on whether the team could field its full roster in Tokyo. In the past week, however, PRX has shared photos and posts from en route to Japan, suggesting that passports were returned and travel documents are in order.

Without those documents, their presence in Tokyo would simply not be possible, reinforcing the likelihood that PRX players now have both Japanese and Schengen visas confirmed. Players like Xffero have also been in these snaps, showing both teams seem to be capable of fielding full rosters now in Tokyo for finals weekend.

RRQ’s Confirmation

RRQ’s updates have been even more transparent. The organization admitted in an official statement that they struggled with the Schengen process, describing the ordeal as one that required “extensive travel and backup plans”. The post confirmed that visas had been secured, a declaration that eliminated doubts about their participation in both Tokyo and Paris. Since then, RRQ players have confirmed their travel to Japan, making it clear that the team is fully prepared to compete at the Pacific Finals with a complete lineup.

The implications of these updates extend beyond the Tokyo event itself. Visa processing has long been a challenge for teams in Asia and Southeast Asia, with passports often held for weeks at a time during review. The fact that both PRX and RRQ players are already traveling shows that those administrative hurdles have been cleared. This means not only will they be able to compete in Tokyo without restrictions, but they are also in a strong position to join Champions Paris with the necessary Schengen visas secured. For both organizations, the focus now shifts away from logistics and back to performance inside the server.

Looking Beyond VCT Pacific Stage 2

Paper Rex have already secured their place in the grand final of the Pacific Stage 2 playoffs, and now look set to compete with their full roster present. RRQ, still alive in the lower bracket, will have the chance to make their own deep run. With visas resolved, both teams are heading into one of the most important weekends of their year with momentum and clarity, leaving fans reassured that they will also represent Pacific at Champions on equal footing with their peers.