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Did the pandemic halt your dreams of travelling to the Land of the Rising Sun? Good news, travellers: Japan is ready to welcome you back. Last 10 Jun 2022, the country opened its doors to a limited number of tourists on guided tours. Now, the country is expected to drop its requirement of booking package tours via travel agencies and will be ready to welcome independent travellers once again. Read on to know the latest Japan travel requirements for Philippine passport holders.
On 11 Oct 2022, Japan will open its borders to individual travellers from countries on the “blue list,” including the Philippines. Regardless of vaccination status, Filipino visitors no longer need to take on-arrival tests and undergo home quarantine. Additionally, Japan’s daily tourism limit of 50,000 international travellers will finally be scrapped to welcome more tourists.
Disclaimer: The blue list is subject to change, depending on the number of COVID-19 cases.
To be able to enter Japan, Philippine passport holders must secure the following requirements:
Still unsure about Japan’s entry requirements and procedures? Simply select your country and vaccination status on the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare official website to know which restrictions apply to you.
Also read: How to Verify Legit Travel Agencies in the Philippines
While Japan may be taking a cautious step forward with eased travel restrictions and new protocols, do keep in mind the following guidelines that tourists must adhere to:
If you fail to follow these protocols, you may be expelled from the country, according to the government’s guidelines. For more information, read this.
Also read: What Not to Do in Japan, According to Frequent Visitor Robi Domingo
With Japan now open for tourism, click here to get started with some travel inspiration! And if you’re still looking for where to stay in Japan, here are some Japan accommodations you can consider.
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