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  1. Information for U.S. Citizens Traveling to Japan

    U.S. citizens needing urgent assistance should contact us by using our inquiry form or phone (03-3224-5000). If you need after-hours assistance in an emergency, please call 03-3224-5000 and ask to speak with the Embassy's duty officer. Emergency Contact Information for U.S. citizens.

  2. Travel Alert

    CONTINUED RESTRICTIONS FOR TRAVEL TO JAPAN. Travelers arriving from the United States - including all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and all U.S. territories - are now required to quarantine in a Japanese government-designated location for the first three or six days (depending on point of origin)of their 14-day quarantine. The areas in the United States from which travelers to Japan ...

  3. New Travel Restrictions Related to Omicron Variant

    new travel restrictions On November 29, 2021, the Government of Japan announced strengthened quarantine measures in response to the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Effective November 30, 2021 at 00:00, entry of new, non-resident foreign nationals (to include students on educational travel) will be suspended.

  4. For Travelers

    -Register relevant information and get QR codes on Visit Japan Web for smooth entry into Japan. QR codes are generated after the registration. *Immigration and Customs procedures on Visit Japan Web are available at 7 major airports (Tokyo/Narita, Tokyo/Haneda, Kansai, Chubu, Fukuoka, New Chitose, Naha). About Visit Japan Web

  5. Coronavirus (COVID-19)

    The effect of Pre-Clearances (i.e. visa exemptions) granted by the Japanese Government to APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) issued by the following countries was also resumed on October 11, 2022. For more information on the APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC), please refer to the link below: APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC)(Japanese)

  6. Can I travel to Japan? Travel Restrictions & Entry Requirements for

    Japan is now open to travelers from all countries or regions. Travelers are required to provide either a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate (3 doses) of WHO-approved vaccines or a certificate of negative result of pre-departure COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours prior to departing from the originating country/region.

  7. Coronavirus (COVID-19) travel restrictions

    9. Visit Japan Web. 10. Installation of apps and other requirements upon entry into Japan. All coronavirus-related information on this website is gathered from the government ministries and authorities responsible for handling COVID-19 restrictions and measures. Due to the regularly changing situation and the constant updating of information ...

  8. Japan Travel Advisory

    If you decide to travel to Japan: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter. Follow Embassy Tokyo's American Citizen Services section on Facebook and Twitter. Review the Country Security Report for Japan.

  9. Japan International Travel Information

    Call us in Washington, D.C. at 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1-202-501-4444 (from all other countries) from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays). See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide Caution and Travel Advisories.

  10. The Latest on U.S. Travel Restrictions

    What to Know: U.S. Travel Restrictions. The hope is with these longstanding bans being lifted, the U.S. tourism industry will start to recover. The halt on travel caused a loss of nearly $300 ...

  11. Japan to lift COVID entry ban for 106 countries including U.S

    Japan plans to ease COVID 19-related border restrictions by lifting its entry ban for foreignnationals from 106 countries including the United States, Britain and France on Friday, the government ...

  12. Travel Alert

    Since November 29, Japan has announced a series of increased travel restrictions and quarantine measures in response to the emergence of the Omicron variant. While some of these measures, including a pause in airline ticket sales for passengers inbound for Japan, have been partially reversed, U.S. citizens planning travel to Japan should ...

  13. COVID-19 international travel advisories

    COVID-19 testing and vaccine rules for entering the U.S. As of May 12, 2023, noncitizen nonimmigrant visitors to the U.S. arriving by air or arriving by land or sea no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As of June 12, 2022, people entering the U.S. no longer need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test .

  14. Travel to Japan during Covid-19

    The basics. It's official: Japan will reopen to tourism on October 11. Ad Feedback. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced the news in September at a press conference. "We will lift the ...

  15. Measures for Cross-Border Travel

    For general inquiries regarding border measures for entry into Japan; Contact: Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. TEL: 03-5253-1111 (Japanese only) For inquiries regarding flight information; Contact: Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Civil Aviation Bureau, Director for Crisis Management Office. TEL: 03-5253-8700. 3.

  16. COVID-19: Practical Information for Traveling to Japan

    Tourists from all countries or regions can visit Japan on a package tour (including non-guided package tour). Learn about the current situation, checklist for tourists, entry restrictions and safety measures before you travel.

  17. Travel Advisories

    Japan Travel Advisory: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions: January 8, 2024: ... Subscribe to get up-to-date safety and security information and help us reach you in an emergency abroad. ... You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State.

  18. Japan travel requirements 2024: What travelers need to know

    Japan travel restrictions have been eased but travelers are asked to follow guidelines with regard to masks, social distancing, dining etiquette, and more. As of April 2023, a proof of vaccination or a negative Covid-19 test are no longer required for all travelers arriving in Japan.

  19. COVID-19 Health & Safety Information

    The Coronavirus travel restrictions page is a travel advisory updated regularly in line with the official information provided by the Government of Japan. COVID-19: Practical Information for Traveling to Japan is an information page built to help travellers plan a safe trip around Japan. See specific measures taken by Japanese organisations below.

  20. Immigration Information|ANA

    Connection. Date range (length of trip) Enter the name of the country (or city) for point of departure/destination. Information about PCR Tests for International Travel from or to Japan. [ANA Official Website] About Immigration Information. About ANA SKY WEB and Conditions of Carriage. Plan for your travel with ANA Website.

  21. Planning a trip to Japan? Here's what you need to know

    Japan is a relatively affordable travel destination, but flights are more expensive now than they were pre-COVID. Mr Luxton says to expect to pay at least $1,700 for return flights from Sydney or ...

  22. Tourism is Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels, but Challenges Remain

    International tourist arrivals and the travel and tourism sector's contribution to global GDP are expected to return to pre-pandemic levels this year, driven by the lifting of COVID-19-related travel restrictions and strong pent-up demand, as per the new World Economic Forum travel and tourism study, released today. Topping the 2024 list of economies are the United States, Spain, Japan ...

  23. What's hot and what's not for travel and tourism this year?

    What are the top 10 countries for travel and tourism in 2024? The United States and Spain topped the 2024 edition of the TTDI report, along with Japan, France, Australia, Germany, the United ...

  24. Go away! Countries that want to reduce the number of tourists

    Rome. Italy is one of the most-visited countries in Europe. As such, measures to control crowds have been imposed in major cities, including the capital, Rome. For example, in 2023 a €5 (US$5.36 ...

  25. US Ambassador to Japan Visits Southern Islands at the Forefront of

    The U.S. ambassador to Japan has stressed the importance of increased deterrence and his country's commitment to its key ally as he visited two southwestern Japanese islands at the forefront of ...

  26. Health Alert

    For questions regarding the government of Japan's travel restrictions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides contact information in Section Five of this website . Follow us on Twitter and Facebook . Assistance: U.S. Embassy Tokyo. Telephone: 03-3224-5000, After-Hours: 03-3224-5000. Email: [email protected].