Pre-Departure COVID-19 Related Updates

Key Points 

• Japan will require all travelers to provide a certificate of inspection issued within 72 hours of departure for the country 
• Japan introduced a fast-track option for travelers to receive entry pre-approval prior to departure 

Overview 

The government of Japan introduced new COVID-19-related changes on 15 August 2022.

All travelers entering the country will be required to present a valid certificate of inspection (proof of negative COVID-19 test result) completed within 72 hours of departure for Japan. A certificate of inspection must include the following information:

• The traveler's name;
• The traveler's date of birth;
• Testing method of COVID-19 test performed;