ACCJ (RE-)ENTRY RESOURCES & ADVOCACY
AS OF MARCH 1: new entry of foreign nationals into Japan under the supervision of receiving organizations (BUSINESS AND ACADEMIC) is allowed, except for those for touristic purposes
ENTRY POLICIES
Please visit the U.S. Embassy’s Entry and Exit Requirements page for the latest information on entry and quarantine requirements in Japan.
More details regarding the border enforcement measures can also be found on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website here.
Amplifying guidance and information about current MHLW policies can be found here (Japanese/English)
For visa and entry inquiries for foreign nationals without the status of residence, please contact the Consular Section of the Embassy or Consulate General of Japan near you (English).
To Apply for New Entry Applications, visit: https://entry.hco.mhlw.go.jp/
(外国人新規入国オンライン申請のためのログインID申請サイト)
COVID-19 Resources and References
COVID-19 Testing Center for Overseas Travelers (TeCOT)
Embassy of Japan in the United States of America
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
Border Control Measures (re-entry requirements)
List of private car companies for transport to quarantine location
COVID-19 questionnaire upon arrival in Japan
Required public health measures and applications (English, Japanese)
COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate for Overseas Travel (English, Japanese)
FAQs (Japanese)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Japan
ACCJ Advocacy on EASE OF ENTRY TO JAPAN
Latest STATEMENT:
Previous Statements:
Joint Statement on the Easing of Re-Entry Restrictions on Foreign Residents in Japan, February 2021
Foreign chambers state concerns regarding Japan’s immigration authorities’ limitations on the entry of non-Japanese nationals residing in Japan during the COVID-19 crisis, August 2020 (English, Japanese)
ACCJ Statement on Re-entry Restrictions Placed on Permanent Residents and Visa Holders
2020 Press Release: ACCJ Calls for Equal Treatment of All Residents
FCCJ PRESS CONFERENCE, FEB. 9
ACCJ Advocacy in the Media
Latest news reports on the ACCJ’s advocacy on easing entry restrictions:
「新型コロナ入国制限 日本離れを止められるか」(時論公論)
NHK
February 22, 2022
Japan's top business lobby calls for further easing of border controls
Kyodo/Bloomberg
February 22, 2022
Japan Ahead: American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
Bloomberg TV
February 21, 2022
Kishida announces limited reopening of Japan's borders
Nikkei Asia
February 17, 2022
水際対策の見直し 留学生に扉開く仕組みを
Mainichi
February 17, 2022
強まる「開国」要求 在日米商議所など、入国制限批判
Nikkei
February 10, 2022
U.S., European business leaders urge Japan to end COVID entry ban
Kyodo News
February 9, 2022