1. Resumption of Visa exemption measure

Visa exemption measure will resume from 0:00 AM (JST) on October 11, 2022.
 

2. Review on restrictions on new entry of foreign nationals into Japan

Foreign nationals who apply for new entry into Japan based on either of the following categories (1), (2) or (3) below are no longer required to complete prescribed applications in the Entrants, Returnees Follow-up System (ERFS) through the receiving organizations.

1. Foreign nationals newly entering Japan for a short-term stay (less than three months) for purposes including business and employment
2. Foreign nationals newly entering Japan for a short-term stay for tourism
3. Foreign nationals newly entering Japan for a long-term stay

 

3. Review on requirements of on-arrival COVID-19 tests and quarantine period after entry into Japan

For all cross-border travelers and returnees from countries/regions where the B.1.1.529 Omicron variant becomes dominant including U.S.A (all countries/regions except for those where COVID-19 variants other than the Omicron variant become dominant, based on the New Border Measures (27) (February 24, 2022)), on-arrival test at the quarantine station, self-quarantine in places such as their own residence or accommodations, and refraining from use of public transportation are no longer required in principle.
 

4. Review on the daily limit of the total number of entrants

The daily limit of the total number of entrants will be abolished.

(Note) The measures based on the abovementioned paragraphs will be implemented from 0:00 AM (JST) on October 11, 2022. These measures will also apply to those who have already entered Japan on the same date.