Overview
On September 2020, 9, the Japanese government will, in principle, allow new entry from all countries and regions, starting from October 25, 10, in addition to business-related human resources, this will gradually apply to several types of residence status. I have decided to do so.
Since then, the policy has been to permit new entry to Japan from all countries and regions with resident statuses such as Engineers, Specialists in Humanities, International Services, etc. Therefore, visas can be obtained at Japanese embassies and consulates in all countries. We are currently accepting applications for (visa) issuance.
However, when applying for a visa, the following is required.
- ・ The Japanese company, to which the applicant foreigner belongs, signed and stamped.Pledge (Residence Track)To attach.
- ・Take a COVID-72 test and obtain a negative certificate within 19 hours before departure (departure time of scheduled flight).
*The original or a copy of the inspection certificate must be submitted to the immigration inspector upon arrival in Japan. - ・ Fill out the "questionnaire" that will be distributed on board the airplane bound for Japan.
- ・ Designated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare before and after entering JapanQuarantine measuresYou will need to receive
What are the quarantine measures required before and after entering Japan?
It is necessary to receive the quarantine measures designated by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare before and after entering Japan. What is the content?
- [Details of quarantine measures]
- ① Secure a place to stay for 14 days starting from the day following entry (sample collection date) at a location designated by the quarantine station director (such as your home).
- ② Securing a means of transportation from the airport, etc. of arrival to the place of stay without using public transportation.
- ③ Register at the quarantine station where you will be staying after entering the country and your means of transportation from the airport, etc.
- ④ Take a test for the new coronavirus
- ⑤ In principle, wait in a space at the airport or at a facility designated by the quarantine station until the test results are received.
In addition to this, there may be other conditions depending on the diplomatic missions abroad (Japanese embassy, consulate) to which you actually apply for a visa, so I think you will need to contact the diplomatic missions in your jurisdiction for details.
In addition, the above operations are subject to change as the situation regarding the new coronavirus is changing from country to country.
This system is a new system that has just begun, and its contents may be updated or changed at any time depending on the situation.
The latest informationMinistry of Foreign Affairs page for more information.