Adjusted to allow re-entry for conditions such as PCR tests for international students Government 4:30 on July 11
Regarding the refusal of foreigners from entering the country, the government is making adjustments to allow re-entry for those who have a residence status such as international students and temporarily return to Japan on condition that PCR test is performed.
As a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, the government is currently refusing to allow foreigners in 129 countries and regions to enter, and except for some foreigners living in Japan, unless there are special circumstances, re-entry is not possible. It has become.
If the government, such as an international student or technical intern trainee, has a status of residence and has returned to Japan by the day before the entry is rejected, the government will make adjustments to allow re-entry, subject to PCR test and other conditions. We are.
In addition, as with the case of US Vice-Minister of State of the United States, it is the policy to allow foreign government officials to come and go on the condition that inspections are carried out and where they are visited.
On the other hand, the government wants to start discussions with about 10 countries and regions such as Taiwan, China, and South Korea, following Vietnam etc., in order to ease the entry restrictions for business people.
The government wants to decide such a policy by the end of the month while monitoring the infection situation both inside and outside Japan.