New quarantine measures for passenger arrivals into Japan from January 13, 2021
21 January, 2021 by
New quarantine measures for passenger arrivals into Japan from January 13, 2021
Department of External Affairs

For the time being, persons are to pledge, upon arrival, to refrain from using public transportation for fourteen (14) days, quarantine at home or other designated areas for the remaining period of fourteen (14) days, and retain the location data, etc.  In addition, persons are newly required to provide the location data to the health centers or other institutions, if requested.  In the case of violation, persons may be subject to detention under the Quarantine Act. 

The new entry of foreign nationals into Japan under Business and Residence tracks will not be permitted and the relaxation of restrictions on movement during the period of fourteen (14) day quarantine through “Business Track” will no longer be permitted for Japanese nationals and foreign nationals with the status of residence until the state of emergency declaration is lifted.