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You are required to present a certificate of inspection within 72 hours before leaving the country.
After March 19, 2021, if you are unable to present the certificate, you will not be allowed to land in Japan based on the Quarantine Law.

Depending on the countries and regions in which you stayed, you will be required to stay in the accommodation of the government, and be tested.

You will be asked to pledge not to use public transportation for 14 days, to stay at home or in accommodation, to save and present your location information, and to install a contact confirmation application etc.. If you violate the pledge, in addition to being subject to suspension measures based on the Quarantine Law, you may be subject to the following;

(1)If you are Japanese, your name and information that may contribute to the prevention of the spread of infection may be publicized.
(2)If you are a resident status holder, your name, nationality, and information that may contribute to the prevention of the spread of infection may be publicized. You may also be subject to revocation of your status of residence and deportation proceedings.

In order to carry out the pledges in the written pledge, you need to have a smartphone that can use the necessary applications (e.g., showing location information). If you do not own a smartphone or if you own a smartphone that does not allow the installation of necessary apps, please rent a smartphone at the airport at your expense upon arriving in Japan.

Contact information such as email address and phone number will be confirmed at the time of quarantine for health follow-up during the first 14 days after entry.

If you submit a copy of a vaccination certificate at the time of entry into Japan, 3-day waiting period in the accommodations of the government will be exempt, and part of the 14-day waiting period after entry will be shortened. Vaccination certificates must meet the requirements. Please be sure to check the details.

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In light of the increasing number of infections caused by the infection of new variant of coronavirus overseas, the Government of Japan has decided to further strengthen its boarder measures, and as part of these measures, the following measures will be taken.

■ All entrants must provide a certificate of inspection within 72 hours prior to departure.
■ If you are unable to submit a valid certificate of inspection, you will not be allowed to enter in Japan based on the Quarantine Law.

・In the country of departure, if you do not have a inspection certificate before boarding, you will be denied boarding the aircraft.
・In cases where it is difficult or truly unavoidable to obtain an inspection certificate, please consult with the diplomatic mission abroad.
・This measure will be implemented for those who enter Japan on or after March 19, 2021.

For more information about valid inspection certificates, the test method and sample collection method.

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・You will need to submit a written pledge to remain at home, for 14 days after arrival, not to use public transportation, to report your health conditions using the application, to store your location information using a map application function send your location information to Health Monitoring Center for Overseas Entrants upon their request , etc.

・If you violate the pledge, your name (name and nationality if your are non Japanese) and information that contributes to the prevention of the spread of infection may be publicized.

・In addition to the above if you are a non Japanese, you may be subject to revocation of status of residence and deportation etc. under the provisions of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act in case of the violation.

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【14 Day period after entry】
・Isolate yourself at your accommodation (registered location of isolation) or home, and do NOT come into physical contact with others.
・Report your location and health condition daily as pledged.

【During your stay】
・Practice precautions against infection: Use mask, sanitize hands/fingers, avoid the “3Cs” (closed spaces, crowds, close contact).

-During your isolation, Health Monitoring Center for Overseas Entrants (HCO) will conduct follow up.
-If you develop any health issue, contact the local Public Health Office.
-To comply with infection control and regulations, you MUST set up and use the app below.

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At the quarantine, contact information such as email address and phone number will be confirmed at the time of quarantine for health follow-up during the first 14 days after the entry. Please write correct contact information that can be used by the applicant in Japan.

【Notes on the Questionnaire】
Please fill in the questionnaire from the website before your arrival. Save the issued QR code and show it to the quarantine officer when you enter to Japan.

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If you submit a copy of a vaccination certificate at the time of entry into Japan, 3-day waiting period in the accommodations of the government will be exempt, and part of the 14-day waiting period after entry will be shortened. Vaccination certificates must meet the requirements. Please be sure to check the details.

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