Travel to Japan during Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
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At a glance
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Proof of vaccination:
TBC
Test pre-travel/recovery certificate:
YES
Form pre-travel:
TBC
Test on arrival:
YES
Screening on arrival:
YES
Quarantine on arrival:
YES
Test during stay:
YES
RETURN REQUIREMENTS
Test pre-return travel:
NO
Test on return:
YES
Quarantine on return:
NO
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Proof of vaccination:
TBC
Test pre-travel/recovery certificate:
YES
Form pre-travel:
TBC
Test on arrival:
YES
Screening on arrival:
YES
Quarantine on arrival:
YES
Test during stay:
YES
RETURN REQUIREMENTS
Test pre-return travel:
YES
Test on return:
YES
Quarantine on return:
YES
| Vaccinated Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Entry Requirements for Vaccinated Visitors | |
| Proof of vaccination: | This requirement is yet to be confirmed by the destination. |
| Test pre-travel/recovery certificate: | PCR Test |
| PCR Test locations: | https://covidtraveladvice.kuoni.co.uk/pcr-test-locations |
| Test time: |
All travellers entering into Japan must show written evidence of a negative COVID-19 test conducted within 3 days (72 hours) before your flight departure time. At present however, UK nationals are not permitted to enter into Japan |
| On arrival: |
Arrivals from most countries will be required to undergo a further COVID-19 test on arrival into Japan. You will then need to spend the first 3 nights of your stay in a government provided self-isolation facility and take a further test on the 3rd day. You will then need to self-isolate for a period of 11 days at a designated location such as a hotel, even if the test result is negative.
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| Form pre-travel: | This destination has not yet confirmed if a Traveller Health Declaration is required and within what timescale. |
| Return Requirements for Vaccinated Visitors | |
|---|---|
| Test pre-return travel: |
Not required |
| Test on return: |
You will be required to take a test on your return back to the United Kingdom. The details of which will vary as below, depending on the classification of the country you are arriving from. Green / Rest of World list countries If you are arriving into the United Kingdom from a country that is on the green / ROW list, then you will need to book and undergo a Lateral Flow test at your own expense on or before day 2 of your return. You must ensure that this test is booked before returning back to the United Kingdom and you may need to place the confirmation reference number on your Passenger Locator Form. This will need to be completed and submitted before your departure home. If you arriving back into the United Kingdom from 4am on 11th February 2022 from a green / ROW list country, then you will no longer need to book and take a test at your own expense once you return. If you are arriving before 11th February and are aged between 5 and 17 and reside in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, then you will need to book and pay for a day 2 test on your return to the UK. If you are aged between 11 and 17 and reside in Scotland, then you will also need to book and pay for a day 2 test on your return to the UK. Anyone under these ages (10 and under in Scotland and 4 and under everywhere else - will be exempt from these tests) Red list countries If you are arriving into the United Kingdom from a country that is on the red list then you will need to ensure you have booked yourself into government approved hotel quarantine for a 10 day period. You will be required to undergo 2 further COVID-19 PCR tests at your own expense on your return to the country in your quarantine hotel. These tests will need to be taken on or before day 2 and on day 8 of your 10 day quarantine period. You must ensure that your hotel quarantine. along with your test package is booked before returning to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. You will need to place the confirmation reference number on your Passenger Locator Form. this needs to be completed and submitted before your departure home to the United Kingdom. |
| Quarantine on return: |
Not required |
| FURTHER INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Foreign Office Advice: | https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/japan |
| Local regulations: | There is a state of emergency in place in Okinawa prefecture until 11th July. Other prefectures also have some restrictions in place. You must follow social distancing guidelines and wear masks in all public spaces whether outdoors or indoors. You should avoid closed spaces where possible. Shops and restaurants may be closed or operating reduced hours. You should follow the instructions of the local authorities once in Japan. |
| Unvaccinated Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Entry Requirements for Unvaccinated Visitors | |
| Proof of vaccination: | This requirement is yet to be confirmed by the destination. |
| Test pre-travel/recovery certificate: | PCR Test |
| PCR Test locations: | https://covidtraveladvice.kuoni.co.uk/pcr-test-locations |
| Test time: |
All travellers entering into Japan must show written evidence of a negative COVID-19 test conducted within 3 days (72 hours) before your flight departure time. At present however, UK nationals are not permitted to enter into Japan |
| On arrival: |
Arrivals from most countries will be required to undergo a further COVID-19 test on arrival into Japan. You will then need to spend the first 3 nights of your stay in a government provided self-isolation facility and take a further test on the 3rd day. You will then need to self-isolate for a period of 11 days at a designated location such as a hotel, even if the test result is negative. |
| Form pre-travel: | This destination has not yet confirmed if a Traveller Health Declaration is required and within what timescale. |
| RETURN REQUIREMENTS FOR UNVACCINATED VISITORS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Test pre-return travel: |
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| Test on return: |
You will be required to take a test on your return back to the United Kingdom. The details of which will vary as below, depending on the classification of the country you are arriving from. Green / Rest of World list countries If you are arriving into the United Kingdom from a country that is on the green / ROW list, then you will need to book and undergo a PCR test at your own expense on or before day 2 and on day 8 of your return. You must ensure that these tests are booked before returning to the United Kingdom and you may need to place the confirmation reference number on your Passenger Locator Form. This will need to be completed and submitted before your departure home. If you arrive into the United Kingdom from a country that is on the green / ROW list from 4am on the 11th February, you will need to book and undergo a PCR test at your own expense on or before day 2 of your return. You will need to ensue the test is booked before returning to the United Kingdom and you will need to place the confirmation reference number on your Passenger Locator Form. This will need to be submitted before departure home. If you are aged between 5 and 17 and reside in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, then you will need to book and pay for a day 2 test on your return to the UK. If you are aged between 11 and 17 and reside in Scotland, then you will also need to book and pay for a day 2 test on your return to the UK. Anyone under these ages (10 and under in Scotland and 4 and under everywhere else - will be exempt from these tests) Red list countries If you are arriving into the United Kingdom from a country that is on the red list then you will need to ensure you have booked yourself into government approved hotel quarantine for a 10 day period whether you are fully vaccinated, or not. You will be required to undergo 2 further COVID-19 PCR tests at your own expense on your return to the country in your quarantine hotel. These tests will need to be taken on or before day 2 and on day 8 of your 10 day quarantine period. You must ensure that your hotel quarantine. along with your test package is booked before returning to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. You will need to place the confirmation reference number on your Passenger Locator Form. this needs to be completed and submitted before your departure home to the United Kingdom. |
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| Quarantine on return: |
Green / Rest of World List countries If you are arriving into the United Kingdom from a country on the green / ROW list, then you will need to complete 10 days of quarantine at home once you arrive back into England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. You may be able to take a test on day 5 which will release you from quarantine early if negative. If you are arriving back into the United Kingdom from a country on the green / ROW list after 4am on the 11th February, then you will no longer need to self isolate on your return. Red list countries If you are arriving into the United Kingdom from a country that is on the Red list, then you will be required to book yourself into a government approved hotel quarantine for a 10 day period. This must be booked before you travel to the country. You will also need to follow the testing guidance as above. The cost of the hotel quarantine is to be covered by the traveller. This applies to all travellers whether you are fully vaccinated, or not. Children will also need to follow these rules. |
| FURTHER INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Foreign Office Advice: | https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/japan |
| Local regulations: | There is a state of emergency in place in Okinawa prefecture until 11th July. Other prefectures also have some restrictions in place. You must follow social distancing guidelines and wear masks in all public spaces whether outdoors or indoors. You should avoid closed spaces where possible. Shops and restaurants may be closed or operating reduced hours. You should follow the instructions of the local authorities once in Japan. |
Remember to check countries you’re due to transit through as well as your destination.
The Information contained on this page is accurate to the best of our knowledge. It is provided as guidance only and is subject to review and change. Please check with official sources before booking and again regularly prior to travel, as information and requirements can change frequently and with little notice. Please visit the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office website at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice or visit gov.uk/travelaware for country-specific information.
Last updated: 06.01.2022 at 17:32