What is Japan's tourist visa policy in 2023?

Japan's latest visa policy in 2023: People who fly directly from Chinese mainland to Japan, whether they have been vaccinated or not, must have a negative nucleic acid test certificate when flying. In addition, from March 1 day, the inspection made when entering Japan was changed to sampling inspection.

1. nucleic acid detection

People who fly directly from Chinese mainland to Japan, no matter what kind of vaccine they take, need to have a nucleic acid test within 72 hours before going abroad, and show the test certificate issued by medical institutions. When testing, be sure to confirm the effective sampling type and testing method. Regarding the sampling type, ThroatSwab is not recognized. (For flights from Hong Kong and Macao to Japan, please refer to the website of the Japanese government. )

The test certificate shall contain the following contents. Please try to use the test certificate in the format (Japanese/English, Chinese) specified by the Japanese government. If you can't use the prescribed format, please fill in the "Inspection Declaration Form" in addition to the inspection certificate.

Name and date of birth

(b) Sampling type and detection method (types and methods recorded in the prescribed format only). )

(c) Test results, sampling time and delivery date.

Name of medical institution

Please see the medical institutions where visitors to Japan can do nucleic acid testing. Please confirm the sampling type (nasopharyngeal swab: nasopharyngeal swab) when making an appointment for testing. In addition, when receiving the test certificate, please be sure to confirm whether there are any omissions or typos in the record.

Non-school children (basically under 6 years old), accompanied by their parents, do not need to have a test certificate if they have a test (negative) certificate.

2." VisitPaganweb (Online Service for Entry Procedures) "

In order to successfully complete the quarantine procedures, the Japanese government advises all passengers to use "VisitJapanWeb" before entering Japan. Passengers entering Japan can go through the quarantine, entry inspection and customs declaration procedures in advance on the "VisitJapanWeb". You are welcome to use it.

3. When entering Japan

People who fly directly from Chinese mainland to Japan may need to be tested (sampling test) when they enter Japan. The number of people who need to be tested accounts for about 20% of the number of people entering the country at most. They no longer need to wait at the airport when they enter the country. If they test positive, they can also be quarantined at home.

4. The Japanese government reminds

No meat products, vegetables or fruits can be brought into Japan.

5. The Japanese government suggests that

All foreign tourists buy medical insurance.

Legal basis:

Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration Article 9 China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country. China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise.