Japan Announced To Allow Business Track Entry

Ritsuko February 25, 2022Last Updated: February 4, 2023

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Effective on March 1

Japan Announced To Allow Business Track Entry

Japanese government announced on February 24 new measures on Covid-19 border control. The information below is on Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.

Information about entering into Japan

New entry of foreign nationals
Based on the New Border measures (27), from 0:00 am (JST) on March 1, 2022, new entry of foreign nationals into Japan under the supervision of receiving organizations is allowed, except for those for touristic purposes.

Eligible persons (who meet both of the following (1)and (2): (1) Foreign nationals newly entering Japan for a short-term stay (less than three months) for purposes including business and employment or foreign nationals newly entering Japan for a long-term stay.
(2) Foreign nationals staying for the purpose of the abovementioned category (1) who have receiving organizations for supervision located in Japan.
Required documents for the visa application (Currently, all foreign nationals who wish to newly enter Japan need to apply for a visa except for those with re-entry permit.) : A certificate for completion of Registration to the ERFS system obtained by a receiving organization through online application along with other visa application documents in response to the purpose of visit. (Please refer to “Application for Visa for foreign nationals eligible for Phased Measures toward Resuming Cross-Border Travel” page for more details).
Receiving organizations means such companies or organizations which employ or invite the entrants for their business or entertainment purposes.
(Note) A certificate for completion of Registration to the ERFS system means a proof of document issued by ERFS of Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare after receiving organizations apply and register their entrant’s information online.
For further information of the New Border Measures (27), please refer to the paragraph 1 of “Phased Measures for Resuming Cross-Border Travel” page.

Quarantine measures : Change of self-quarantine period after entry into Japan (New)
Based on New Border Measure (27), from 0:00 am (JST) on March 1, 2022, self-quarantine period and place of accommodation after their entry into Japan may be changed whether they obtain a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate, and , they enter/return from countries/regions of 3-days quarantine at specific facilities designated by the chief of the quarantine station.

While business tracks are reopening, tourists are still denied entry from certain countries.

Japanese page also says public transportation is now allowed to take only within 24 hours of landing. But it all depends on your mandatory quarantine or self quarantine status.