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Travelers and their countries must meet certain conditions..
“When will Japan be open for international travel again?” is a question we all want an answer to, but when the complexities of a global pandemic are combined with the extremely varied aspects of moving between countries, there are no quick and comprehensive answers. However, there is a new ray of hope.
The Japanese government is considering a new program that would allow business travelers to enter Japan and also skip the two-week quarantine period, if they will stay in the country for less than 72 hours. This is a shorter period than the entry permit available to business travelers from Thailand, Korea, and a small number of other nearby countries, but the 72-hour permit would be available to travelers from approximately 30 countries.
Entry to Japan would come with a handful of terms, including a PCR test upon arrival at the airport in Japan to confirm the absence of coronavirus infection. Travelers should also present a written document describing planned activities and accommodation location for your stay in Japan, apparently with travel outside of necessary business activities not allowed. 72-hour participants should also refrain from using public transport during his time in Japan.
Nations eligibility for their citizens to obtain the 72-hour permit would depend on their coronavirus situation, with only those countries where the number of infections is considered “under control” qualify. Using that criteria, analysts consider it unlikely that the United States or India will be included in the initial batch of approved countries.
Still, any progress that can be safely made toward reopening Japan’s borders is something to be happy about, even if leisure travel seems to have to wait until spring.
Sources: NHK News Web, Yomiuri Shimbun, ANN News
Cover image: Pakutaso
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