Japan's Prime Minister announced that itทางเข้า xo walletwill accept students and business travelers to enter the country from March onwards.
On February 17, 2022, Nikkei Asia reported that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that his government would allow foreign students and business contacts to enter the country from March. after pressure from business and academic circles
this movement This is Japan's first reopening of its borders in more than a year, as the rest of the world has gradually eased restrictions on COVID-19 following indications that there was little chance of the Omicron strain. causing more serious illness than previous species
However, the infection rate is high in Japan. It means further easing remains a political challenge for Kishida.
“The spread of Omicron across the country is starting to decline,” Kishida said at a news conference, adding that “36 prefectures are starting to see a decline in the number of infections.”
The Japanese government briefly reopened the border in November. but quickly reversed the policy Due to the increasing infection from the Omikron outbreak. by since March International students and business travelers Including technical interns are allowed to enter the country. While tourists are still prohibited
Japan continues to limit the number of people entering the country on a daily basis. Even though it increased from 3,500 to 5,000 in November This includes Japanese workers sent abroad as well.
In the brief opening of the border in November Japan requires companies that accept business contacts. The action plan must be submitted to the relevant ministries for review in advance. This kind of filtering is no longer needed. but the traveler must submit the information by himself if requested
The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan welcomed the announcement, saying it would be a significant step forward in meeting the urgent business needs. family to be separated and international students including stimulating the Japanese economy
“To make this decision meaningful It is imperative that the government improve the visa application process. and procedures for entering the country,” the American Chamber of Commerce stated.
The quarantine period will also be reduced. The traveler must be quarantined for 7 days as usual. But those who test negative for COVID on day 3 and meet certain requirements. will be able to end the quarantine. In addition, people who have received the 3rd dose of vaccine and have traveled from countries where the coronavirus has not spread rapidly will be able to skip quarantine
Japan maintains tight border controls to extract a new strain of covid Official data shows that as of January 4, about 400,000 foreigners were unable to enter Japan. Even if it has been approved in advance, so when this measure is extended The business sector has come out to call on the government. Because some businesses rely on foreign workers. after the population in the country began to decline
