Translation updated: 2020/07/25 Translation: Miho S. & Judith Clancy Narration : Miho S.
・The Japanese government has restricted immigration from many countries to prevent bringing new coronavirus into Japan from overseas.
・However, in June, the government started negotiation with 4 countries which have succeeded in containing COVID-19: Vietnam, Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand, to allow the entry of business travelers.
・For Vietnam and Thailand, expatriate workers and long-term residents will be able to cross the border with Japan in July.
・There are several rules for them to follow, such as a PCR test before entry, 14 days quarantine at home or a hotel, use of an app for contact confirmation, and applying for private health insurance.
・Also, on July 22nd, negotiations with 12 countries and areas were started. Those are Cambodia, Singapore, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Brunei, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, and Laos.
・17 countries and areas were added to the list of not allowing entry into Japan due to the spread of COVID-19. Foreigners who have stayed in those places within 14 days prior to entry into Japan may not enter. Those include Uzbekistan, Kenya, Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone, Suriname, Sudan, Somalia, Namibia, Nepal, Paraguay, Palestine, Venezuela, Botswana, Madagascar, Libya, and Liberia.