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Ministerial Measures and Helpful Information
Situation of COVID-19
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Situation Report
Source: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare
Border Enforcement and Quarantine
On September 26, the Japanese government announced details of the new COVID-19-related border measures. Consequently, from October 11, the restriction on the number of entrants will be removed, and visa exemption arrangements with 68 countries and regions will be resumed. Simultaneously, applications in the Entrants, Returnees Follow-up Systems (ERFS) by the receiving organization in Japan, a requirement for new entry of foreign nationals, will no longer be necessary. Also, regarding the vaccination certificate (for three doses) required for passengers entering Japan to be exempt from on-arrival tests, accepted vaccines will be expanded to those on the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) list.
From 00:00 JST on October 11, 2022, the following new measures will apply:
- 1. Review of restrictions on the new entry of foreign nationals
- 2. Reinstatement of visa exemption arrangements
- 3. Review of inspections
- 4. Review of the restriction on the number of entrants
For more details, visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Please contact JETRO COVID-19 Helpline for latest information
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Border enforcement measures
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Re-entry of foreign nationals with the status of residence
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Phased Measures for Resuming Cross-Border Travel
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Coronavirus(COVID-19)travel restrictions
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Information related to Covid-19
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What to need before and after entry into Japan
Source: Ministry of Health, Labour and welfare - Information for Highly-Skilled Foreign Professionals
Government Response
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Basic Strategy
Source: Official Website of the Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet -
Emergency Economic Measures
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Useful Information on the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Source: Official Website of the Prime Minister of Japan and His Cabinet -
COVID-19 Information and Resources
Source: Cabinet Secretariat
Monthly Economic Report
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Recent Economic Developments
Source: Cabinet Office
Business Support Measures
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METI’s Support Measures for Companies Concerning the Impacts of the Novel Coronavirus Disease
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Subsidy Program for Sustaining Businesses
Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
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Employment Adjustment Subsidy (Japanese)
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Quick Guidance (English) (as of Oct 12, 2020) (589KB)
Quick Guidance (Japanese) (as of Oct 12, 2020) (1.0MB)
Source: JETRO
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Support fund and allowance for forced leave (Japanese)
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Subsidy Program for Rent Payment(Japanese)
Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
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Tax grace System
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Relief Measures for procedures of patents, utility models, designs and trademarks
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Special Loan Program (Japanese)
Source: Japan Finance Corporation
Survey on Operations of Foreign-affiliated Companies in Japan
JETRO conducted a survey on foreign-affiliated companies in Japan, in order to understand their business development and policy needs. The survey was conducted from June 24th to July 10th and collected answers from 193 companies. The summary of survey results is as follows.
