Japan introduced final month (learn extra right here) that they might finish Covid associated border management measures on Might 8, however they’ve now determined to raise them 10 days early, that being this Saturday (April 29, 2023).
All vacationers to Japan, together with its residents and everlasting residents, have to be triple-vaccinated or have a detrimental Covid check not older than 72 hours on the time of departure. Nevertheless, these are not obligatory from tomorrow.
These measures are to be lifted earlier than the Golden Week holidays are set to start and in anticipation of a surge of journey.
The federal government has additionally lifted random Covid assessments from mainland arrivals.
A testing trial shall be launched on Might 8, 2023, at main airports for passengers with Covid like signs, however even that shall be voluntary.
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Conclusion
Japan was one of many final international locations to reopen to worldwide guests in late 2022. I organized a “private tour visa” earlier than the opening and loved very cheap lodge charges for just a few weeks.
After I flew to Japan final time in March, I solely needed to “certify” in the course of the on-line check-in course of that I used to be both sufficiently vaccinated (I’m – 4 photographs) or had a current Covid check. Lufthansa didn’t test these at any level, however I uploaded them to the Go to Japan Internet to get clearance and a stress-free entry.
I’m glad that Japan has now eliminated the final obstacles to entry, however do not forget that vaccines save lives.