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.
Local and national news
Information for the past 30 days.
Alert regarding chikungunya fever
Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Chikungunya fever, which causes symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and rash, is prevalent in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
● Chikungunya fever is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito infected with the chikungunya virus, so in the above areas please be sure to take the preventive measures described below in 1(4), such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent spray.
● If you suspect you may be infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Zika virus infection alert (updated)
Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● The number of cases of Zika virus infection, which causes symptoms such as fever and rash and can result in congenital disorders such as microcephaly in fetuses, has decreased globally since 2017, but infections continue to occur, albeit in small numbers, in Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.
● Zika virus infection is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito infected with the virus, so if you are in the above areas, please be sure to take the preventive measures listed below in 1(4), such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent spray.
● If you suspect you have been infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Lifting of infectious disease risk information for Mpox
Sept. 12, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●The infectious disease risk information level 1 (take extreme caution) regarding Mpox issued for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic will be lifted.
●Sporadical infections are still being seen around the world, so please stay up to date on the infection situation in your destination and take measures to prevent infection.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Alert regarding E-challen spam emails in Karachi
Nov. 19, 2025, 3 p.m.
1. According to local police, with the introduction of the e-challen system for traffic violation enforcement, there has been a sharp increase in suspicious emails and SMS messages purporting to pay traffic fines. All official e-challenges are sent only through the TRACS system (Traffic Control and Ticket Issuance System) app, so you will not receive any emails or SMS. Please be aware that if you click on a message by mistake, your bank details may be disclosed and you may be charged a fraudulent fine.
2. Japanese nationals residing overseas should refrain from accessing any suspicious emails or SMS that they have not received, and should endeavor to obtain the latest official information released by security agencies, etc.
○Our "Safety Information Distribution X"
https://x.com/CGJapanKRC_SFT
○Our website "Safety and Medical"
https://www.kr.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/anzen.html
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Information Website (Pakistan)
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_011.html#ad-image-0
Emergency contact: Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi, Tel: (+92-21) 3522-0800
[Contact information]
Consulate General of Japan in Karachi Tel: 021-3522-0800
Email: japan.consulate.karachi@kr.mofa.go.jp
Alert regarding the November 11 explosion in Islamabad
Nov. 13, 2025, 9:20 p.m.
1. Japanese nationals residing overseas and those staying temporarily on business or travel should take the following precautions and take sufficient care to ensure the safety of themselves and their families.
(1) Obtain the latest safety information from various local news sources and be mindful of safe behavior.
(2) Do not approach areas where rallies are taking place or where explosions have been heard.
(3) Avoid places that are likely to be targets of terrorist attacks (government agencies, military and police facilities (including vehicles, etc.)). Even in other places (restaurants, markets, news outlets, stations, bus stops, large commercial facilities, etc.), try to complete your errands quickly and efficiently. If you notice any suspicious situation, leave the area immediately.
2. In addition to the above points of caution, please also check the following website for reference information on staying safely in the area, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' wide-area information.
○ Our website:
https://www.kr.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
○ 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.
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/index.html)
○Our "Safety Information Distribution X"
https://x.com/CGJapanKRC_SFT
○Our website "Safety and Medical"
https://www.kr.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/anzen.html
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Information Website (Pakistan)
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_011.html#ad-image-0
Emergency contact: Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi, Tel: (+92-21) 3522-0800
[Contact information]
Consulate General of Japan in Karachi Tel: 021-3522-0800
Email: japan.consulate.karachi@kr.mofa.go.jp
Alert regarding the November 11 explosion in Islamabad
Nov. 13, 2025, 9:10 p.m.
1. Japanese nationals residing overseas and those staying temporarily on business or travel should take the following precautions and take sufficient care to ensure the safety of themselves and their families.
(1) Obtain the latest safety information from various local news sources and be mindful of safe behavior.
(2) Do not approach areas where rallies are taking place or where explosions have been heard.
(3) Avoid places that are likely to be targets of terrorist attacks (government agencies, military and police facilities (including vehicles, etc.)). Even in other places (restaurants, markets, news outlets, stations, bus stops, large commercial facilities, etc.), try to complete your errands quickly and efficiently. If you notice any suspicious situation, leave the area immediately.
2. In addition to the above points of caution, please also check the following website for reference information on staying safely in the area, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' wide-area information.
○ Our website:
https://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Homepage (Pakistan):
https://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.
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/index.html)
Emergency contact number: +92-51-907-2500 (Embassy of Japan in Pakistan)
～Announcement from the Embassy～
Nov. 11, 2025, 7 p.m.
[Main text]
1. At around 1:00 p.m. on the 11th, an explosion occurred in the G-11 area of Islamabad.
2. We ask that all Japanese nationals residing in Japan take note of the following precautions and act with due consideration for the safety of yourself and your family.
(1) Obtain the latest safety information from various local news sources and act safely.
(2) Do not approach areas where rallies are taking place or where explosions have been heard.
(3) Avoid places that are likely to be targeted by terrorist attacks (government agencies, military and police facilities (including vehicles, etc.)), and when you need to run errands in other places (restaurants, markets, news outlets, stations, bus stops, large commercial facilities, etc.), try to complete your errands quickly and efficiently. If you notice any suspicious situation, leave the area immediately.
3. In addition to the above points of caution, please also check the following website for reference information on staying safely in the area, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' wide-area information.
○ Our website:
https://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Homepage (Pakistan):
https://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.
https://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/index.html)
Emergency contact number: 051-9072500 (Embassy of Japan in Pakistan)
