As the infection of the new mutant virus of the new corona confirmed in South Africa is spreading, the government is, in principle, targeting all countries and regions of the world for new entry of foreigners for business purposes, etc. We are making final adjustments in the direction of stopping.
Regarding foreigners who had suspended new entry in principle over the border measures of the new Corona, the government relaxed the restrictions earlier this month, and in addition to business purposes, medium- to long-term status of residence such as international students and technical intern trainees. Those who have been admitted to the country on the condition that the host company or university controls their behavior.
However, as the infection of the new mutant virus confirmed in South Africa is spreading to each country, the government has reviewed the previous measures and targeted all countries and regions of the world for business purposes as well as international students. In principle, we are making final adjustments to suspend new entry of foreigners, including those with medium- to long-term status of residence such as technical intern trainees.
Prime Minister Kishida will announce later if the relevant ministries and agencies make adjustments.
Following the spread of the new mutant virus, Prime Minister Kishida announced on the morning of the 29th that he was considering further strengthening border measures.