Following the succession of new mutated coronaviruses being confirmed in each country, the government has decided to suspend new entry of foreigners from all over the world from the 28th of this month to the end of next month.
Since October, the government has allowed foreigners with medium- to long-term status of residence to newly enter Japan over the immigration restrictions following the spread of the new coronavirus.
However, after a series of mutated new coronaviruses have been confirmed in each country, the government has decided to suspend new entry of foreigners from all over the world from this month 28th to the end of next month.
Business-related traffic in 11 countries and territories will continue to be permitted.
In addition, during this period, measures to exempt Japanese people and foreigners with a status of residence from waiting for 14 days under certain conditions when returning or entering Japan from a short-term business trip to a foreign country will also be suspended. doing.
In addition, all people returning or entering Japan from countries or regions that have announced that the mutated virus has been confirmed will be required to undergo an inspection within 72 hours before leaving the country and submit a certificate. It is said that inspections will be carried out from time to time.
The government has taken similar steps in the United Kingdom and South Africa over the mutated virus.