JAPAN | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR TOURISTS<br /><br />We will soon return to the Land of the Rising Sun after what seemed like an eternity of waiting! As part of the government's strategy for a complete recovery of foreign tourism, admission requirements to Japan will be lowered beginning on September 7, 2022.<br /><br />Here are the things you should do to get ready for your trip to Japan, though, before you purchase that plane ticket.<br /><br />Since June 10, 2022, leisure travellers from a few "blue list" nations and territories have been allowed to enter without being subjected to quarantine. Anyone entering from a country or territory on the "yellow" list must have had all required vaccinations. Additionally, they won't be subject to Japan's quarantine regulations.<br /><br />Pre-arrival documents for travel to Japan<br />All tourists from “blue list” countries must meet the following travel requirements for Japan: <br /><br />Passport with at least six months’ validity<br />Valid tourist visa – if applicable <br />More info here<br />Proof of vaccination against COVID-19<br />For those coming from “yellow” countries <br />Health insurance with COVID-19 coverage<br />Registration to the MySOS and COCOA mobile apps<br />Must be made at least six hours prior to arrival<br />Booking with an approved tour group <br /><br /><br />There are currently seven airports in Japan that welcome overseas travellers: Narita, Haneda, Kansai, Chubu Centrair, Fukuoka, New Chitose, and Naha. <br /><br />All international travellers will be subject to document checking and health screening protocols at the airport. Fortunately, tourists from “blue list” countries will not be subject to any COVID-19 tests (both pre-departure and on-arrival).
