COVID-19: Entry restrictions lifted for certain travelers

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The Japanese government has lifted COVID-19 entry restrictions for travelers from more than 100 countries.

Key Points:

• As of April 8, individuals traveling for business or education purposes from 106 countries, including Brazil, Canada, the U.S. and most European countries, can now apply to enter Japan.
• A full list of the 106 countries exempt from Japan’s COVID-19 entry restrictions for those traveling for business or education is available here.
• As of April 10, the daily international arrival cap was increased from 7,000 to 10,000 entries per day.

Additional Information: Foreign tourists remain barred from traveling to Japan. More information regarding Japan’s current border measures is available here.

BAL Analysis: Border 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.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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