Hello from Japan! This page will keep you updated with the latest news regarding Japan’s border restrictions. We’ll be updating this page every week on Monday (JST), or as the latest news comes in with information specifically for tourists looking to travel to Japan.*
When will Japan lift its travel ban? Japan will fully reopen its borders on October 11th, 2022. Independent travelers may now travel to Japan visa-free, and no travel restrictions will be enforced. The cap on the maximum number of daily visitors permitted to enter Japan will also be lifted on October 11th. Read more below.
(Updated 2022/09/23)
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has officially announced the following:
As of October 11, 2022, (1) Japan will lift the cap on the number of people who can enter the country, (2) the ban on individual travel will be lifted, and (3) the ban on visa-free travel will be lifted.
No other details regarding proof of vaccination, etc. have been announced. Once details have been official announced, we will update this page.
What we know so far (Full guidelines have not been released as of 2022/09/22):
BOOKING TRAVEL:
✅ Independent travelers (individual travelers) will no longer need to book flight and accommodations via a travel agency.
SUBMIT PROOF OF VACCINATION: (No update as of 2022/09/22)
✅ All travelers will need to submit a proof of vaccination prior to entering Japan.
We recommend using the Japanese government sponsored “MySOS” fast track website to make your entry into Japan more smooth. You will be able to pre-submit your proof of vaccination prior to your arrival, and speed through airport quarantine.
PRE-ARRIVAL NEGATIVE CORONAVIRUS TEST:(No update as of 2022/09/22) No longer required if you have proof of vaccination (full vaccination + booster shot)*
*However, if you have not completed 3 vaccine doses, you will be still be required to submit a negative coronavirus test. For more details, please take a look at the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
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Source: Yahoo! Japan News
Yes, Japan will be fully open for tourists and lift its travel restrictions (to pre-COVID status) on October 11th, 2022. (See above ‘Latest News’)
Short-term travelers to Japan will be allowed to enter Japan without a visa.
These details have yet to be announced by the government. We will update the page if and when these requirements are announced.
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*All information provided on this page is gathered from official government releases, foreign visitor advisories, and news outlets. Please note that while we are working to provide you with the latest & most accurate news, we advise that you confirm all final information before making any travel plans. Official Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan website.
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