The government has stopped new foreigners from all over the world from the 28th, following the situation where mutated new coronaviruses have been confirmed one after another in each country.

The government has suspended new entry from the United Kingdom and South Africa where the mutated new coronavirus has already been confirmed, but due to the situation confirmed in other countries, foreigners from all over the world will start from the 28th. New entry has been suspended.



The suspension period is until the end of January.



During this period, measures that 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.



In addition, all persons returning or entering the country or region that have announced that the mutated virus has been confirmed will be required to undergo an inspection within 72 hours before leaving the site and submit a certificate, and when entering Japan. Will also carry out inspections.



On the other hand, the traffic of business people in 11 countries and regions such as China and South Korea will continue to be allowed.