COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the general improvement in the global infection situation and the fact that the G7 countries have already canceled the designation of levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information was issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).
Aug. 24, 2022, midnight
On August 24, the infectious disease risk information for 41 countries was changed from level 3 (recommendation to avoid travel) to level 2 (please refrain from non-essential travel), and the infectious disease risk information for 55 countries/regions was changed to level 2. The level has been lowered from (Please refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent travel) to Level 1 (Please be careful).
July 25, 2022, midnight
On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.
July 1, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
May 26, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
April 1, 2022, midnight
The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.
Aug. 13, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
May 18, 2021, midnight
Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".
Oct. 30, 2020, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
~Announcement from the Embassy~ (Attention regarding Pakistan's Independence Day: Part 2)
Aug. 11, 2025, 5:50 p.m.
[Main text]
1. Pakistan's aviation authorities have announced that flights will be temporarily suspended at Islamabad International Airport from Monday, August 11th to Thursday, August 14th due to the Pakistan Independence Day celebrations on Thursday, August 14th. Flights will be suspended in two time slots each day: from 11am to 1pm and from 8pm to 10pm. If you are flying on those days, please make sure to check the latest flight information.
2. During this period, many people are expected to gather in markets, parks, etc. to participate in Pakistan Independence Day events, and the possibility of terrorist attacks targeting this opportunity cannot be ruled out. There is also a risk that some kind of incident could trigger a violent incident at a gathering.
3. We ask all Japanese nationals to avoid going near places where large numbers of people gather on Independence Day, the 14th (Thursday), and to take care to ensure the safety of yourself and your family by referring to the following to avoid being caught up in any unforeseen incidents.
(1) Obtain the latest information from various local media outlets and act safely.
(2) Avoid places that are likely to be targets of attacks (government agencies, military and police facilities (including vehicles, checkpoints, etc.)), gathering places, and religious facilities. When in other places, try to complete your business quickly and efficiently. Always pay attention to your surroundings and leave the area immediately if you notice any suspicious activity.
(3) Never approach places where rallies or protests are taking place or are expected to take place.
(4) If you notice a rally or protest while traveling, leave the area immediately.
4. Depending on the region and situation, restrictions on the use of mobile phone services may be implemented in order to secure the information and communication networks of government and military agencies. Please be sure to also secure other means of communication (landline telephone, internet, etc.).
5. In addition to the above precautions, please also check the following website for useful information on how to stay safely in the area.
○ Our website:
http://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/indexjp.htm
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Homepage (Pakistan):
http://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_011.html#ad-image-0
○ Please submit a residence notification and register with Tabi-Regi. Before traveling abroad, please inform your family, friends, workplace, etc. of your travel itinerary and contact information at your destination in case of an emergency.
If you are staying for more than three months, please be sure to submit a residence notification in case of an emergency.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/todoke/zairyu/index.html
In addition, if you are traveling or on a business trip for less than three months, you should receive safety information as needed while you are abroad.
Please register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' overseas travel registration "Tabireji" to receive this information.
(For details, see https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/#)
Emergency contact number: 051-9072500 (Embassy of Japan in Pakistan)
~Announcement from the Embassy~ (Caution regarding Pakistan's Independence Day)
Aug. 5, 2025, 6:40 p.m.
[Main text]
1. Thursday, August 14th is Pakistan's Independence Day. As is customary in Japan, celebrations are planned across the country to mark the occasion.
2. It is expected that many people will gather in markets, parks, etc. to participate in these events, and we cannot deny the possibility that terrorist attacks will occur at these opportunities. There is also a risk that some kind of incident will trigger a violent incident at a gathering.
3. We ask all Japanese nationals to avoid going near places where large numbers of people gather on Independence Day, the 14th (Thursday), and to take care to ensure the safety of yourself and your family by referring to the following to avoid being caught up in any unforeseen incidents.
(1) Obtain the latest information from various local media outlets and act safely.
(2) Avoid places that are likely to be targets of attacks (government agencies, military and police facilities (including vehicles, checkpoints, etc.)), gathering places, and religious facilities. When in other places, try to complete your business quickly and efficiently. Always pay attention to your surroundings and leave the area immediately if you notice any suspicious activity.
(3) Never approach places where rallies or protests are taking place or are expected to take place.
(4) If you notice a rally or protest while traveling, leave the area immediately.
4. Depending on the region and situation, restrictions on the use of mobile phone services may be implemented in order to secure the information and communication networks of government and military agencies. Please be sure to also secure other means of communication (landline telephone, internet, etc.).
5. In addition to the above precautions, please also check the following website for useful information on how to stay safely in the area.
○ Our website:
http://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/indexjp.htm
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Homepage (Pakistan):
http://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_011.html#ad-image-0
○ Please submit a residence notification and register with Tabi-Regi. Before traveling abroad, please inform your family, friends, workplace, etc. of your travel itinerary and contact information at your destination in case of an emergency. If you are staying for more than three months, please be sure to submit a residence notification in case of an emergency.
http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/todoke/zairyu/index.html
In addition, if you are traveling or on a business trip of less than three months, please register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' overseas travel registration system "Tabireji" so that you can receive safety information as needed while you are overseas.
(For details, see https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/#)
Emergency contact number: 051-9072500 (Embassy of Japan in Pakistan)
