Japan Travel

Japan Opens Up More to Foreigners, but Business Visas Still Required

By Satoru Murase & Kohshi Arnold Itagaki on August 31, 2022

Effective from September 7, 2022, Japan will waive the pre-departure PCR test requirement for triple-vaccinated travelers (currently all travelers entering Japan are required to show proof of a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to departure). Business executives will still need to apply for visas as all visa waivers remain suspended. Tourist and…

Japan Opening Travel from Singapore for Essential Business Purposes

By Satoru Murase on September 11, 2020

Posted in Travel Restrictions

In a joint press statement with the Indonesian government, starting September 18 the Japanese government will begin accepting requests for travel for essential business purposes and official travel to and from Singapore. Permitted travelers will be required to submit proof of a negative PCR test result both prior to departure and upon arrival, as well…