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General Checklist for Traveling to Japan What to need before and after entry into Japan

Last updated: Wednesday, 15 June 2022

From June 1, 2022, quarantine process after entry into Japan differs according to the grouping(“●Blue”, “●Yellow” , and “●Red” categories) of the countries/regions in which the entrants stayed within 14 days before the day of application for landing on Japan

Please check the grouping of the countries/regions on this page.

From June 10, 2022, guided package tours from countries or regions in the group "Blue" are accepted. Regardless of the vaccination status of the entrants, Covid-19 on-arrival test and isolation upon arrival are not required. Please refer to this page if your purpose of visiting Japan is “tourism”.

●Group “Blue”：Tourist entry on guided package tours is accepted from June 10, 2022. Regardless of the vaccination status of the entrants, Covid-19 on-arrival test and isolation upon arrival are not required.

●Group “Yellow”：Those who obtain a valid Covid-19 vaccination certificate are not required to take Covid-19 on-arrival test and isolation upon arrival. For those who do not obtain a valid Covid-19 vaccination certificate, Covid-19 on-arrival test and 7-day isolation at home/hotel (or 3-day isolation at home/hotel + a negative test result from a voluntary Covid-19 test on the 3rd day of the isolation) are required. For more information on vaccination, please refer to this website.

●Group “Red”：On-arrival test and 3-day isolation at a government-designated facility are required. However, those who obtain a valid vaccination certificate may have 7-day isolation at home/hotel (or 3-day isolation at home/hotel + a negative test result from a voluntary Covid-19 test on the 3rd day of the isolation) instead. For more information on vaccination, please refer to this website.

Regarding each group’s entry process to Japan, please check the following information.

Covid-19 on-arrival test and Isolation period<br>
* Grouping of the countries/regions: www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/covid-19/border_category.html
** Valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate: www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page24e_000317.html

Before Departure

At the Arrival Airport in Japan

After Arrival

Returning Home

Before Departure

☐ VISA / Eligibility to enter Japan

Currently, foreign nationals who are willing to enter Japan need a visa newly issued by embassies, consulates, or consular office of Japan, depending on the purpose of the entry.

1) The certificate for registration to ERFS (Entrants, Returnees Follow-up System) shall be given by the receiving organization in Japan.

2) Apply for a visa at embassies/consulates with the ERFS certificate received above.

Please check the latest information on Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) website or contact the Japanese embassy/consulate in your country/region of residence.

☐ Covid-19 Negative Test Certificate

All entrants must provide a Covid-19 negative test certificate conducted within 72 hours prior to your scheduled departure time. Note that the 72-hour window is counted from the time your sample is taken, not from the time you receive your results. You can find the format for the test certificate at the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) website.

MHLW (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/covid-19/border_test.html

Call Center regarding quarantine measures by MHLW (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)
+81-50-1751-2158 or +81-50-1741-8558
Available in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese: 9 am - 9 pm (Japan Time) daily

☐ Quarantine Fast Track

Quarantine information could be pre-registered to save your time at major airports in Japan. You can answer the questionnaire and register the Covid-19 Negative Test Certificate on MySOS app.
(If you are from countries or regions in the group "Blue", you may select “Will not submit” for status of your vaccination on MySOS app. Regardless of vaccination status, any form of isolation after entry is not required.)

MySOS app screen will turn blue or green when all required information is submitted and the authorities' review is complete. Visit the MHLW Quarantine Fast Track website for the latest information.

If you don’t wish to use Quarantine Fast Track with MySOS app, you may skip this procedure.

However, if your purpose of visiting Japan is “tourism”, you need to use Quarantine Fast Track with MySOS app. (Please refer to this page.)

About MySOS app
https://www.hco.mhlw.go.jp/fasttrack/en/

☐ Questionnaire

All entrants must fill in the questionnaire. You can answer the questionnaire on MySOS app. If you don’t use MySOS app, you can answer on the MHLW Website .

☐ Written Pledge for Quarantine (if required)

Those who have isolation upon arrival are required to submit a written pledge to the quarantine office at the arrival airport. You can register the pledge on MySOS app. If you don’t use MySOS app, you can download the format in various languages from the MHLW website.

☐ Preparation for Isolation Upon Arrival (if required)

If you are required isolation upon arrival, you have to install and set up MySOS app to your smartphone to report your location and daily health condition during the isolation period. If you do not have a smartphone to use the app, please consider renting it at your expense.

☐ Visit Japan Web

Visit Japan Web is a convenient way to register information for immigration and customs procedures before you enter Japan. After the registration, QR codes are generated.

If you registered the Covid-19 Negative Test Certificate on MySOS app, you don’t need to register it again on Visit Japan Web.

If your purpose of visiting Japan is “tourism”, you need to use Visit Japan Web for immigration and customs. (Please refer to this page.)

About Visit Japan Web
https://www.digital.go.jp/en/services/visit_japan_web-en/

☐ Travel Insurance

Medical expenses can be very high for foreign visitors who become ill during their stay in Japan. However, you won't need to worry about it if you have travel insurance with adequate coverage and services.

If your purpose of visiting Japan is “tourism”, you need to purchase a private medical insurance that includes coverage for medical expenses related to COVID-19. (Please refer to this page.)

* Call Center regarding quarantine measures

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) operates a call center for quarantine measures.
＋81‐50-1751-2158 or ＋81‐50-1741-8558
Available in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese: 9 am - 9 pm (Japan Time) daily

At the Arrival Airport in Japan

☐ Disembarkation Procedures

Based on your preparation prior to departure, please take the following actions at quarantine, immigration, and customs at the arrival airport.

-Show MySOS app’s blue or green Screen
-Show the issued QR codes from the Questionnaire and/or Visit Japan Web
-Submit required documents (if not using MySOS app and Visit Japan Web)

☐ Covid-19 On-arrival Test (if required)

●Group “Blue”：Regardless of the vaccination status of the entrants, on-arrival test is not required.
●Group “Yellow”：Those who obtain a valid vaccination certificate are not required to take on-arrival test. For those who do not obtain a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate, on-arrival test is required.
●Group “Red”：On-arrival test is required.

For more information, please check the MHLW website.

Call Center regarding quarantine measures by MHLW (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)
+81-50-1751-2158 or +81-50-1741-8558
Available in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese: 9 am - 9 pm (Japan Time) daily

* Forgot to join a Travel Insurance?

Tokio Marine Nichido offers insurance that foreign visitors can apply after arriving in Japan. It introduces medical facilities, interprets between you and the doctor, and has cashless medical service.

After Arrival

☐ Isolation Upon Arrival (if required)

●Group “Blue”：Regardless of the vaccination status of the entrants, isolation is not required.
●Group “Yellow”：Those who obtain a valid vaccination certificate are not required to have isolation upon arrival. For those who do not obtain a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate, on-arrival test and 7-day isolation at home/hotel (or 3-day isolation at home/hotel + a negative test result from a voluntary Covid-19 test on the 3rd day of the isolation) are required. For more information on vaccination, please refer to this website.
●Group “Red”：3-day isolation at a government-designated facility is required. However, those who obtain a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate may have 7-day isolation at home/hotel (or 3-day isolation at home/hotel + a negative test result from a voluntary Covid-19 test on the 3rd day of the isolation) instead. For more information on vaccination, please refer to this website..

For more information, please check the MHLW website.

Call Center regarding quarantine measures by MHLW (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)
+81-50-1751-2158 or +81-50-1741-8558
Available in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese: 9 am - 9 pm (Japan Time) daily

☐ Measures for Safe Travel

Visitors to Japan are required to take preventive measures and to check for the latest information provided by the receiving organization.

JNTO provide information on preventive measures and FAQ. In the event you feel unwell during your visit, refer to the In Case of Emergency page.

There are several hotlines available to help travelers who need advice.

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) multilingual hotline is staffed from 9 am to 9 pm (Japan Time) daily. Information is available in English, Korean, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese. Some language support is offered at different times.
0120-565653

The Japan Visitor Hotline is available in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese 24 hours a day.
050-3816-2787