Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
2021/10/19
TEMPORARY WINDOW CLOSURE
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak in the Seattle area, from March 26, 2020, the Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle offers its services by appointment only.
We are not accepting visa applications at this time except for exceptional situations.
※For any questions, please contact Japan Visa Information Hotline TEL: 1-202-773-9557 (24 hours/7 days a week, English only).
We are currently getting a multitude of inquiries regarding traveling from the U.S. to Japan and vice versa. Due to the effects of the Novel Coronavirus outbreak in our area, we are operating with limited resources. Although we are trying to answer as many inquiries as possible in a timely manner, it may take us longer to respond. In order for us to provide you with the appropriate information, we have created a list of resources below that may help you in the meantime. Thank you for your understanding.
New Notifications
2021
- 【Latest Information】Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) NEW!
- 【October】Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan Required Smartphone Apps for Anyone Entering/Returning to Japan. NEW!
- 【October 1】New measures for border enforcement (Quarantine period for cross-border travelers and returnees who possess a COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate) NEW!
- 【September 17】Border Enforcement Measures (State of Washington, Montana, and Idaho no longer designated as “countries/regions with high concern of coronavirus variant (B.1.617) confirmed for the first time in India”) NEW!
- 【June 23】Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan Negative Test Certificate Guidance NEW!
- 【June 11】Border Enforcement Measures (State of Washington designated as “countries/regions with high concern of coronavirus variant (B.1.617) confirmed for the first time in India”)
- 【June 1】Border Enforcement Measures (State of Montana designated as “countries/regions with high concern of coronavirus variant (B.1.617) confirmed for the first time in India)”
- 【April 16】Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan Requirements for Certificate of Testing for Entering Japan.
- 【March 18】Important Guidance on Japan's Border Control Measure Related to COVID-19
- 【March 18】About COVID-19 Negative Test Certificate
- 【November 4】Re-entry for foreign nationals with the status of residence
- 【April 16】 Prime Minister Abe has extended the State of Emergency to all Prefectures
- 【April 7】Prime Minister Abe has declared a State of Emergency
- 【April 1】New Measures to Strengthen Border Measures
- 【March 26】 Important Notice on Visa Restrictions for Strengthening Border Security Measures to prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus
- Starting March 26 Temporary Window Closure
- 【March 18】IMPORTANT NOTICE ON NEW RESTRICTIONS RELATED TO NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Resources
Japanese Government
- Japanese visa information: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
- Japanese Immigration and Certificate of Eligibility: Ministry of Justice (MOJ)
- Countermeasures of Novel Coronavirus in Japan: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)
- MHLW - Q&A
- MHLW Hotline: +81-3-3595-2176 (English and other languages)
- Narita Airport Quarantine Station Phone: +81-476-34-2310 Email: narita-keneki@keneki.go.jp
- Haneda Airport Quarantine Station Phone: +81-3-6847-9312 Email: tokyoairport-keneki@keneki.go.jp *For all other locations click here
- Traveling to Japan for the purpose of tourism: Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)
- Novel Coronavirus information: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- U.S. citizens traveling abroad: Department of State (DOS)
- U.S. citizens in Japan: U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Japan
- U.S. immigration: Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- U.S. visa: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Recommended Information
- COVID Negative Test Certificate
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (MOFA)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- US Embassy in Tokyo, Japan
- Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
- Washington State Department of Health
- Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
- Japan Travel (JNTO)
- Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare of Japan (MHLW)
- Special Re-entry Permission (Immigration Services Agency of Japan)
- Re-entry Permission (Immigration Services Agency of Japan)