In this August, many things can have a new beginning. New regulations on visas have also begun in Japan. If you are going to Japan recently, you should also pay attention to some things about Japanese visas. For the latest news, let’s take a look at Japan’s new visa regulations in August! Japan’s new visa regulations in August

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke at the government’s new coronavirus epidemic response meeting held on the evening of July 22 It stated that it will significantly ease entry restrictions on foreigners holding Japanese stay visas; at the same time, it will start consultations with 12 countries and regions including China, Taiwan and South Korea on opening entry restrictions.

It is reported that the Japanese government plans to allow foreigners holding Japanese visas to enter Japan starting in August.

The Japanese government has implemented entry restrictions on nationals from 49 countries including China and South Korea since April 3. At the same time, foreigners holding permanent residents, Japanese spouses, permanent resident spouses, and long-term resident visas are also restricted. Entry restrictions were implemented. Recently, the Japanese government has relaxed restrictions and has allowed holders of the above four types of visas to enter Japan.

In addition, foreign students, technical interns, etc. who hold Japanese visas and returned home before the "stop flight" are expected to be allowed to re-enter Japan on the premise of undergoing PCR (nucleic acid test) inspection. The Japanese government plans Re-entry will be allowed in phases as early as August. Visa Process

From August 5, foreigners holding Japanese status of residence and re-entry permit (including Nana re-entry) will be allowed to enter Japan.

Previously, only four types of people who left the country before April 3 were allowed to return to Japan: permanent residents, daily partners, permanent partners, and permanent residents.

The current new policy is that all foreigners who left Japan before April 3 and hold valid residence status in Japan, such as "study abroad", "skilled", "family stay"... ...you can return to Japan after August 5th!

Of course, it is said that you can enter Japan on August 5th, but it does not mean that you can come back just by buying a ticket.

First of all, if you leave Japan and return to China after April 3, you are still not allowed to enter the country without special reasons.

In addition, except for permanent residents, Japanese spouses, permanent spouses, and permanent residents, all four categories of people need to submit two documents, and they can enter the country only after they are reviewed and approved. 1. Re-entry___ application___

This confirmation letter needs to be applied at the local Japanese consulate. Before going to the Japanese consulate, you need to prepare the following materials:

1 )Passport (valid re-entry permit, including Nana re-entry)

2) Residence card

3) Delivery application form

The delivery application form needs to be filled out in advance It is easy to submit. The following is the delivery application form: (can be downloaded from the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)

This material can be applied for from July 29. After being allowed to enter, the consulate staff will contact you Applicants, applicants or agents can pick it up at that time without spending any money. In addition, this confirmation cannot be issued immediately after applying on the same day. 2. A negative nucleic acid test certificate within 72 hours before departure

A test certificate within 72 hours before departure is required. In principle, it must be in the prescribed format:

If the prescribed format cannot be prepared The certificate can also use any other format, but it must contain the following content:

1) Name, passport number, nationality, date of birth, gender_

2) Testing Method, test results, sampling date, test result date and test certificate issuance time

3) Write the name and address of the medical institution in English, as well as the doctor’s seal (or signature)

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It should be noted that:

There are currently no entry requirements for the four categories of people who left Japan before April 3: permanent residents, Japanese spouses, permanent spouses, and long-term residents. If you return to Japan after September 1, you will need to prepare the above-mentioned "Nucleic Acid Test Negative Certificate" within 72 hours and the "Re-entry ____ Submission___" before you can enter.

In addition, after arriving in Japan, you also need to do a PCR test at the airport quarantine. Currently, Narita and Haneda airports have begun to use saliva tests, and the results can be obtained as soon as 1 hour. If they are negative, You can go home and isolate.

Additional:

International students who enrolled in April this year and are still in China are not within the scope of this new policy and are still unable to enter the country. However, the editor called yesterday I asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the other party said that the next batch of freshmen might be given priority to enter the country in April.

The above information is the latest Japanese visa regulations. Everyone must understand it carefully and remember what documents you need to bring when you go to Japan. In fact, as far as the current situation is concerned, you are still It’s better to stay at home!