The following is a summary of the measures to be applied from midnight (Japan time) on October 11, 2022.

For new entry of foreign nationals, application through the Entry-Reentry Health Verification System (ERFS) by a person in charge of reception located in Japan will no longer be required. At the same time, the restriction of entry of foreign tourists to Japan as package tours will be lifted.

Visa waiver measures will be reintroduced.

Except for returnees/entrants with symptoms of suspected infection with the new coronavirus, no inspection will be conducted upon entry, and they will not be required to wait at home or in accommodations after entry, follow up during the waiting period, or not use public transportation, etc. However, all returnees and entrants will be required to submit either a certificate of vaccination (3 doses) with vaccines listed on the World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Use List or a negative certificate of a test taken within 72 hours prior to departure from Japan. The following is a list of the vaccines that are available for use in the country of origin