Regarding the border measures for the new coronavirus, the government has shortened the 10-day waiting period at home from 8 days to 3 days in principle, provided that companies control the behavior of immigrants for business purposes. increase.
As part of the measures against the border of the new coronavirus, the government has requested immigrants to Japan to wait for 14 days at home, etc., but from October, the vaccine approved in Japan will be released. The waiting period has been shortened to 10 days on condition that the patient has been vaccinated.
Regarding this, the government has taken into consideration that the number of infected people is declining, and on the condition that Japanese immigrants for business purposes are tested negative and the company controls their behavior. From 8 days, the waiting period at home etc. will be shortened to 3 days in principle.
Furthermore, for foreigners who have been suspended from entering Japan in principle, the waiting period is set to 3 days in principle, as in the case of Japanese, after admitting entry for business purposes, and medium- to long-term status of residence such as international students and technical intern trainees. Those who have a scholarship are also allowed to enter the country on the condition that the accepting company or university controls their behavior.
Both measures apply to immigrants after 10 am on the 8th and must be pre-screened by the host company or the ministry or agency that has jurisdiction over the university.
On the other hand, the government will consider how to deal with the resumption of entry for group tourism after verifying the effectiveness of behavior management by the end of this year.
What is the target for resuming new entry of foreigners?
In principle, new entry of foreigners who had been suspended will be resumed.
In addition to short-term stays of 3 months or less for business purposes, long-term residents such as international students and technical intern trainees are eligible. , Must be reviewed.
In addition, even after entering Japan, it is obligatory to manage behavior responsibly, such as securing accommodations where you can wait for up to 14 days.
The government continues to limit the number of people allowed to enter the country per day to 3,500, including Japanese, while the number of foreigners who have a status of residence in Japan but have not been able to enter the country is about 370,000. That is.
For this reason, we have decided to allow people who have obtained a status of residence early to enter the country in stages, but it may not be possible to enter the country immediately.
Call center also opened
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will open a dedicated call center from 9:00 am on the 8th to respond to basic inquiries from companies and organizations that accept foreigners regarding this change in border measures.
The phone number is "03 (3595) 2176" and will be accepted from 9 am to 9 pm, including Saturdays and Sundays.
We would like you to contact the relevant ministries and agencies regarding the specific application method and examination status regarding acceptance.