Closed to tourists almost since the start of the Covid-19 wave, Japan has been very gradually loosening the screw on travelers since June. But maybe not enough to bring them back right away. The most restrictive measures remain in force in early September in the Land of the Rising Sun. In addition to obtaining a visa in advance, any stay must be arranged in cooperation with a travel agency, and the daily arrival quota is set at 20,000 people. from September 7, the threshold will be increased to 50 thousand.
However, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has just announced that it will no longer be necessary to travel to the country with an escort. “We will allow tourists from all over the world to enter the country through organized tours, but without a guidehe said Wednesday. From the end of August, travelers who have completed their vaccination schedule, including a booster dose, will no longer have to provide a negative Covid test on arrival. In short, access to Japan is negligible. And while the pandemic saw 2.3 million tourists visit Japan each month, in July 2022 there were only 7,900.
What are the travel formalities upon arrival in Japan?
Japan has imposed very strict restrictions and controls on entry into its territory. In addition to obtaining a visa, the tourist must be able to present a complete vaccination schedule (three doses of the vaccine) and a negative anti-covid test (PCR) performed within less than 72 hours. Fully vaccinated tourists will be exempted from testing from September 7. No exceptions are made for children.
French tourists are released from quarantine upon arrival in Japan. France has been given a “blue” label by Japan, which has established a color code that ranks countries according to their state of health.
What cuts are planned in September 2022?
From September 7, it will no longer be necessary to be accompanied by a guide to travel to Japan. This expensive event for tourists was a real obstacle. In addition, the daily entry quota for foreign visitors, which was set at 20,000 today, will be raised to 50,000 on the same day.
What health measures are in place?
From May 16, it is no longer mandatory to wear a mask outside. It is always required to be worn on public transport and indoors.The vast majority of Japanese people continue to wear masks outside. Recommended, but not requiredexplains Thierry Meincent, president of Japan Experience, a travel agency specializing in travel to Japan.
What are the means to return to France?
From August 1, 2022, it is no longer necessary to present a complete schedule of vaccinations or a negative PCR test to return to France, regardless of the origin of the traveler.
Source: Le Figaro
