New Measures for Border Enforcement (34) / Resumption of Visa Exemption Arrangements
2022/10/7
【New Measures for Border Enforcement (34)】
On September 26, 2022, New border measures (34) to review on restrictions on new entry of foreign nationals was announced in Japan.
As from 0:00 am (JST) on October 11, 2022, the border measures for new entry of foreign nationals into Japan will be lifted as below.
【Resumption of Visa Exemption Arrangements】
The visa exemption measures, which were temporarily suspended due to the border measures, will be resumed at 0:00 am (JST) on October 11, 2022.
Mauritius is included the countries/regions for visa exemptions.
Thus, as from above date, visa will no longer be required for Mauritian nationals for short-term stay up to 90 days for tourism, business, etc. that does not include remunerative activities.
For more information, please visit the websites below.
・Application for Visa for foreign nationals eligible for Phased Measures toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel
https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page22e_000921.html
・Border measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html
On September 26, 2022, New border measures (34) to review on restrictions on new entry of foreign nationals was announced in Japan.
As from 0:00 am (JST) on October 11, 2022, the border measures for new entry of foreign nationals into Japan will be lifted as below.
- Review on restrictions on new entry of foreign nationals into Japan
Foreign nationals who apply for new entry into Japan based on either of the following categories (1), (2) or (3) below are no longer required to complete prescribed applications in the Entrants, Returnees Follow-up System (ERFS) through the receiving organizations.
(1) Foreign nationals newly entering Japan for a short-term stay (less than three months) for purposes including business and employment
(2) Foreign nationals newly entering Japan for a short-term stay for tourism
(3) Foreign nationals newly entering Japan for a long-term stay
- Review on requirements of on-arrival COVID-19 tests and quarantine period after entry into Japan
For all cross-border travelers and returnees from countries/regions where the B.1.1.529 Omicron variant becomes dominant (all countries/regions except for those where COVID-19 variants other than the Omicron variant become dominant, based on the New Border Measures (27) (February 24, 2022)), on-arrival test at the quarantine station, self-quarantine in places such as their own residence or accommodations, and refraining from use of public transportation are no longer required in principle.
- Review on the daily limit of the total number of entrants
The daily limit of the total number of entrants will be abolished.
【Resumption of Visa Exemption Arrangements】
The visa exemption measures, which were temporarily suspended due to the border measures, will be resumed at 0:00 am (JST) on October 11, 2022.
Mauritius is included the countries/regions for visa exemptions.
Thus, as from above date, visa will no longer be required for Mauritian nationals for short-term stay up to 90 days for tourism, business, etc. that does not include remunerative activities.
For more information, please visit the websites below.
・Application for Visa for foreign nationals eligible for Phased Measures toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel
https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page22e_000921.html
・Border measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html