It won't be as easy a journey as it was before the Covid-19 crisis. But it will nonetheless be an improvement on the situation prior to the Japan. Le The Japanese government has just announced that it will simplify entry rules for travellers. foreigners travelling on business.
Since Monday 8 November, Japan allows business visitors who have been fully vaccinated by Pfizer, Moderna or Astra Zeneca to visit the country. Two doses of vaccine are required to enter the country.
Of course the quarantine continues. But it's reduced to just three nights. After three days, business visitors are tested. If they are negative, they can then travel freely throughout the country. This provision is only valid for short stays in Japan that do not officially exceed three months.. Employees or students travelling to Japan for a longer period must always quarantine themselves for a fortnight.
France and other French-speaking European countries are among those whose nationals are authorised to be vaccinated..
Uncertainties remain over entry rules
One of the conditions is that you come at the invitation of a company or organisation.. These will be checked by the relevant ministry or agency before an entry permit is issued. Companies will also have to monitor the activities of authorised foreigners during the first week following the end of the quarantine.. Information is still lacking on how these local companies will proceed...
And as the government will continue to impose a limit of 3,500 foreign travellersIf you're planning a trip to Japan, it's likely to take a little time. So while travel conditions to Japan are improving, it's still a long way from being totally straightforward when it comes to planning a trip to the Land of the Rising Sun!
