Travel to Japan during Covid-19 (Coronavirus)
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At a glance
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Proof of vaccination:
TBC
Test pre-travel:
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
| ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | |
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| Proof of vaccination: | This requirement is yet to be confirmed by the destination. |
| Test pre-travel: | 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 | |
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| Test pre-return travel: |
On your return a negative test must be taken in the 3 days (72 hours) before you depart to the UK. You will be required to show your test results before you board the return flight home. The test must meet the performance standards of above 97% specificity and above 80% sensitivity at viral loads above 100,000 copies\ml. The test can be a PCR test, a LAMP test or an antigen test, such as a test from a lateral flow device as long as they meet the performance standards Your test result can be provided as:
Many hotels around the world will be able to assist in arranging the test for you, either by having a doctor to visit the hotel, or directing you to the nearest clinic and booking an appointment for you. It is advisable to speak with the hotel once you arrive on the options available to ensure you are able to book an appointment for an appropriate time. There are also companies who will provide you with a test from the UK and arrange a video call in your destination to verify the test and the result. Children under the age of 11 are exempt from this testing prior to returning back to England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. If you are returning back to England on or after the 4th October 2021 and are fully vaccinated, then you will no longer need to do this test. Anyone who is returning from a red list country, or is not fully vaccinated must continue to follow the guidance above. Children aged 17 and under are also exempt regardless of their vaccination status. If you are returning back to Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales, you must continue to follow the testing advice above at this time. |
| 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. Children, under the age of 4 will be exempt from any testing on return to England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Children under the age of 5 will be exempt from testing on return to Scotland. Green list countries If you are arriving into the United Kingdom from a country that is on the green list then you will be required to undergo a further COVID-19 PCR test at your own expense on or before day 2 of your return into the country. You must ensure that this test is booked before returning to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. You may need to place the confirmation reference number on your Passenger Locator Form. This need to be completed and submitted before your departure home. Should you be arriving into Northern Ireland from either Portugal, Israel or Singapore you will also be asked to take an additional free PCR test on Day 8. If you are returning back to England on or after the 4th October 2021 and are not fully vaccinated, then you will need to undergo two COVID-19 PCR test at your own expense on or before day 2 and on day 8. You may be able to take a third test on day 5 to release from self isolation. Children aged 5 to 17 will be able to continue to guidance above regardless of their vaccination status. Should you be returning back to Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales, this does not apply and you should continue to follow the Green list advice. Green watch list countries If you are arriving into the United Kingdom from a country that is currently on the green watch list, then you will be required to undergo a further COVID-19 PCR test at your own expense on or before day 2 of your return into the country. Please remember that countries on the green watch list are able to move to the Amber or red lists. Therefore should the country you are travelling from move before arrival, you will need to follow the guidance below, depending on the new category. You must ensure that the testing requirements needed are booked before returning to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. You may need to place the confirmation reference number on your Passenger Locator Form. This need to be completed and submitted before your departure home. If you are returning back to England on or after the 4th October 2021 and are not fully vaccinated, then you will need to undergo two COVID-19 PCR test at your own expense on or before day 2 and on day 8. You may be able to take a third test on day 5 to release from self isolation. Children aged 5 to 17 will be able to continue to guidance above regardless of their vaccination status. Should you be returning back to Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales, this does not apply and you should continue to follow the Green list advice. Amber list countries Travellers who are not fully vaccinated if you are arriving into the United Kingdom from a country that is on the Amber list and you are not fully vaccinated, alongside your self-isolation period at home, you will be required to undergo 2 further COVID-19 PCR tests at your own expense on your return into the country. These tests will need to be taken on or before day 2 and on day 8 of your 10 day isolation period. You may also able to take advantage of the test to release scheme which will allow for a PCR test to be taken on day 5 to release you from isolation. You must ensure that your 2 tests are booked before returning to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. You may need to place the confirmation reference number on your Passenger Locator Form. This needs to be completed and submitted before your departure home. Travellers who are fully vaccinated If you are arriving into the United Kingdom and are fully vaccinated with at least 14 days since your last dose and are able to provide proof of this through a vaccination certificate, then you will be not be required to self-isolate on your return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. You will be required to undergo a COVID-19 PCR test at your own expense on or before day 2 of your return, however the test on day 8 will not be needed. You must ensure that your test is booked before returning as you may need to place the confirmation reference number on your Passenger Locator Form which needs to be submitted before your departure home. 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. |
| Quarantine on return: |
From the 17th May 2021, the following guidance is in place for quarantine requirements for arrivals into England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Children under 18 do not need to follow quarantine requirements, unless they are returning from France. Green list countries If you are arriving into the United Kingdom from a country that is on the Green list, then you are not required to quarantine or self-isolate at your home on return. You will need to follow the testing guidance as above. If you return back to England on or after the 4th October 2021 and are not fully vaccinated, then you will need to complete 10 days of self-isolation at home. Children aged 17 and under are exempt from this ruling regardless of their vaccination status. Green watch list countries If you are arriving into the United Kingdom from a country that is on the Green watch list, then you are not required to quarantine or self-isolate at your home on your return. You will need to follow the testing guidance as above. Please remember that countries on the green watch list are able to move to the Amber or Red lists. Therefore, should the country you are travelling from move before your arrival into England or Scotland, you will need to follow the guidance below, depending on the new category. If you return back to England on or after the 4th October 2021 and are not fully vaccinated, then you will need to complete 10 days of self-isolation at home. Children aged 17 and under are exempt from this ruling regardless of their vaccination status. Amber list countries Travellers who are not fully vaccinated If you are arriving into the United Kingdom from a country that is on the Amber list and you are not fully vaccinated then you will be required to complete a self-isolation period in your own home for a period of 10 days. You will also need to follow the testing guidance as above. You are able to reduce the time in self-isolation should you wish by taking advantage of the test to release scheme. Travellers who are fully vaccinated If you are arriving back to the United Kingdom and are fully vaccinated with a least 14 days since your last dose and are able to prove this through a vaccination certificate, then you will not be required 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. |
| FURTHER INFORMATION | |
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| 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. |
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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: 22.06.2021 at 11:19