Regarding the border measures for the new coronavirus, the government plans to shorten the 10-day waiting period at home, etc. to 3 days in principle, provided that the company manages the behavior of immigrants for business purposes. It is said that it will start from the 8th next week at the earliest.
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 since last month, they have been vaccinated with a vaccine approved in Japan. The waiting period has been shortened to 10 days, provided that we are doing so.
Under these circumstances, the government has decided to shorten the waiting period for business immigrants, considering that the number of infected people is decreasing and the business community is calling for further easing of traffic. I did.
Specifically, the waiting period is set to 3 days in principle, and after the 4th day, negative tests are confirmed, and on the condition that the company manages the behavior, use of public transportation and going out such as dinner are permitted. It is said.
In addition, regarding new entry of foreigners who have been suspended in principle, short-term residents and international students for business purposes will be allowed to enter the country on the condition that the accepting company or university manages their behavior. ..
These measures will start on the 8th of next week at the earliest.
In addition, the government plans to raise the maximum number of immigrants, which is currently set at 3,500 per day, to 5,000 from the end of this month.