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～ (Caution regarding protest actions by PTI and others)
July 26, 2024, 5:01 p.m.
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1. As has been reported in some media, opposition forces, including the PTI led by former Prime Minister Khan, are planning protests across Pakistan against the arrest of former Prime Minister Khan and others who are currently in custody, as well as against rapid inflation.
2. Large-scale traffic restrictions have already been imposed and security has been stepped up in Islamabad city, and similar measures are being taken in the suburbs to prevent demonstrators from entering.
3. In this regard, we ask all Japanese nationals residing in Japan to refer to the following precautions and take due consideration of the safety of yourself and your family.
(1) Obtain the latest safety information from local media, etc., and be mindful of safe behavior.
(2) Never go near areas where marches or rallies are taking place.
(3) If you encounter a procession while moving, etc., leave the area immediately.
(4) Please try to stay away from places that are likely to be targets of attacks (religious facilities, locations where religious events are held, government agencies, military and police facilities (including vehicles, checkpoints, etc.) and media organizations).
4. Depending on the region, restrictions on the use of mobile phone services may be implemented, so please make sure you have other means of communication (landline, internet, etc.).
5. In addition to the above points, please also check the following website for useful information on how to stay safely in the area, such as regional information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
○Convention website:
http://www.pk.emb-japan.go.jp/indexjp.htm
○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 three months or more, 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, please register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' overseas travel registration "Tabireji" so that you can receive safety information at any time while you are overseas. (For details, see https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/#)
Emergency contact number: 051-9072500 (Embassy of Japan in Pakistan)
Caution regarding road closures in Karachi
July 25, 2024, 5:36 p.m.
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1. As of 12:30 p.m. today (25th), we have received information that a tanker loaded with diesel has overturned near the Baloch Colony Flyover (along Shaheed-e-Millat Rd), southeast of the intersection of Shahrah-e-Faisal Rd and Shaheed-e-Millat Rd in Karachi, and that diesel is leaking from the vehicle, causing the roads around the accident site to be closed.
Due to the accident, traffic congestion is occurring in the area, and there is a risk of explosion due to ignition, so we ask that you choose an alternative route and avoid the area.
2. In addition to the above points, please also see the following website for useful information on how to stay safely in the area.
○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
Caution regarding religious events (Ashura)
July 13, 2024, 8:25 p.m.
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1. The Government of Pakistan has announced that Tuesday, July 16th and Wednesday, July 17th will be public holidays in observance of Ashura.
In Pakistan, the month of Muharram (the first month of the Islamic calendar) will begin on Sunday, July 8th and will continue for about a month.* In addition, Ashura, an important memorial event for Shiite Muslims, will be held on Tuesday, July 16th and Wednesday, July 17th.
During the month of Muharram, especially during the Ashura period, there is a high risk of terrorist attacks targeting Shiites. We ask that all Japanese nationals take caution and act with due consideration to the following information.
*The exact start and end dates of the month of Muharram are determined by the visibility of the moon. This will affect the dates of Ashura, but the 9th and 10th days from the start date will be Ashura.
2 During Ashura, Shiite Muslim marches will be held throughout Pakistan to mourn the martyrdom of their leaders, and traffic restrictions and congestion are expected throughout Karachi. In the past, Sunni extremists have targeted these marches in the country, and some of these incidents have escalated into riots. In 2013, during the same march in Rawalpindi, Punjab, a group of Shiites marching in the city clashed with Sunni extremists, resulting in nine deaths and numerous injuries. The military was deployed to quell the situation, and a curfew was imposed in the city.
3. On July 16th (Tuesday) and 17th (Wednesday), various large and small processions related to Ashura are scheduled to take place across Pakistan, and security authorities are on high alert and preparing for any unforeseen incidents. It was during this period that the incidents mentioned in 2 above occurred in the past.
4. We ask all Japanese nationals residing in the country to take the following precautions into consideration and act with due consideration for the safety of yourself and your family. In particular, during the period of Ashura, please be careful not to approach religious facilities such as mosques or places where religious events are held carelessly.
(1) Obtain the latest safety information from local media, etc., and be mindful of safe behavior.
(2) Do not approach areas where marches or rallies are taking place carelessly.
(3) If you encounter a procession while moving, etc., leave the area immediately.
(4) Avoid approaching places that are likely to be targets of attacks (religious facilities, locations where religious events are held, government agencies, military and police facilities (including vehicles, checkpoints, etc.), China-related facilities, etc.) as much as possible. Always pay attention to your surroundings, and if you notice any suspicious situation, leave the area immediately.
5. Depending on the area, restrictions on the use of mobile phone services may be implemented, so please consider securing other means of communication (landline phone, internet, etc.).
6. In addition to the above points, please also check the following website for useful information on staying safely in the area, such as regional information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
○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
