COVID-19: Entry restrictions extended, arrival limits lowered

The Japanese government has extended entry restrictions and lowered the daily arrival cap for Japanese nationals and foreign residents.

Key Points:

• Authorities have extended the suspension of the new entry of foreign nationals until at least Feb. 28.
• Authorities have paused the special entry “screening certificate” process until further notice.
• Individuals who are allowed to enter the country will no longer qualify for quarantine exemptions or reductions.
• Authorities reduced the daily arrival cap from 5,000 to 3,500, including Japanese nationals and residents.

Additional Information: Authorities have lifted the travel ban for those traveling from Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

BAL Analysis: Health measures may change with little or no notice. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

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