Coronavirus Guide: Japan

Japanese Covid Travel updates

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New border enforcement measures below will be implemented from 0:00 am (JST) on 11th October, 2022.

• British, EU & USA Citizens will no longer require visas for short-term stays of up to 90 days.
• Foreign nationals entering Japan for a short–term stay for tourism will no longer be limited to package tours.
• On-arrival testing will no longer be required (except for passengers showing Covid-19 symptoms on arrival). Triple vaccinated passengers will continue to be exempt from the requirement to show a negative pre-departure test result.
• Applications to the Entrants, Returnees Follow-up System (ERFS) through receiving organizations are no longer required.

Updated: 11th October 2022

From: 11th October 2022

Regular Terms and Conditions as shown on the CESA website apply for all programmes for the remainder of this year and next year.  Students are advised to take out comprehensive travel insurance, to cover travel, health (including covid related illness) and personal liability.