Japan to Extend Foreign Entry Ban Beyond Year-End Deadline for the Time Being

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
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[Asia Economy Reporter Bu Aeri] Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on the 21st that the ban on foreign entry will continue to be enforced after January next year.

At a press conference held at the Prime Minister's residence on the same day, Prime Minister Kishida explained this policy, saying, "We will extend it for the time being while monitoring the situation during the year-end and New Year holidays."

The Japanese government, as Omicron infections spread worldwide, has basically banned new foreign entries for one month starting from the 30th of last month.

Countries with Omicron infections are divided into three groups based on the infection status, and Japanese nationals and long-term visa holders entering from those countries are also subject to mandatory facility quarantine for 3 to 10 days.

Those entering from Korea are subject to 6 days of facility quarantine.

For entrants who have completed the facility quarantine period or are not subject to facility quarantine, a 14-day quarantine at accommodation facilities or home quarantine is applied depending on the time of entry.

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