ENTERING RECOVERY PHASE
Government tightened re-entry procedures.
MEASURES / UPDATES
- On 3 August , the Foreign Ministry announced stricter requirements for foreign nationals entering to Japan.
- All foreign residents, including permanent residents and long-term visa holders traveling from the four countries (Bangladesh, Pakistan, Philippines and Peru) will only be able to return to Japan if they submit negative results from COVID-19 tests. The test shall be taken within 72 hours of departure. The new measure comes into force on 14 August, 2020.