MHLW Information – Japanese Covid-19 Border Measures (Change on 1 March 2022)

We are pleased to share below the latest Updates on Covid-19 from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan:

New border measures set effective 01 March 2022

Please read the details below or check out the attached document or visit this website https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/covid-19/bordercontrol.html

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＜1. Quarantine measures＞

○Designated countries/regions:

-Booster unvaccinated: 3 days self-quarantine at the facilities designated by the quarantine station.

-Booster vaccinated: 7 days self-quarantine at your own place.

 

○Non Designated countries/regions:

-Booster unvaccinated: 7 days self-quarantine at your own place.

-Booster vaccinated: Not required any self-quarantine.

 

However, those who are negative of COVID-19 test result on the third days from the entry into Japan, may leave self-quarantine.

 

Designated Countries	Booster	Quarantine
○	×	3 days at the facilities	Negative of COVID-19 test result on the third days from the entry into Japan may leave self-quarantine
○	○	7 days at your own place
×	×	7 days at your own place
×	○	No quarantine

○Designated countries/regions in response to COVID-19 variants of special treatment on border measure;

14 days self-quarantine at your own place.

※Designated countries/regions ; https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html

-Designated countries/regions in response to coronavirus variant Omicron (B.1.1.529): Refer to【3-2】list.

-Designated countries/regions in response to COVID-19 variants of special treatment on border measures : Refer to【3-3】list.

○For all;

You may use public transportation when you move to your own self-quarantine place for 24 hours after entry into Japan.

＜2. New entry of foreign nationals＞

The Government of Japan decided to accept foreign nationals who under control from responsible persons to entry Japan and should be responsible for supervision of their conduct

However, the entry reason for sightseeing is not allowed. Maximum number of people to enter Japan to be increased from 3500 to 5000 per day.

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For further information, please contact, 

International Affairs Division

Headquarters for COVID-19 Response

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan

+81-3-5253-1111(ex7293)

Please kindly refer to the attached flyer for your reference. English_bordermeasures_20220301 (1)