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.
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.
March 25, 2020, midnight
感染がさらに拡大する可能性があるので，最新情報を入手し，感染予防に努めてください。
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Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))
Dec. 16, 2024, midnight wide area information
We would like to provide you with a warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2)).
Alert for terrorism in Europe and the US
Dec. 9, 2024, midnight wide area information
During holiday and event seasons such as Christmas and New Year, there are increased gatherings and movements of people, which raises concerns that the possibility of terrorist attacks increases.
* In recent years, terrorist attacks have been occurring frequently in Europe and the United States, targeting places where security and surveillance are weak and where many ordinary citizens gather (soft targets). In particular, areas near tourist facilities, event venues, restaurants, hotels, shopping malls, public transportation, religious facilities, etc. are prone to terrorist attacks, so caution is required at all times.
○ Always make an effort to obtain the latest information and take sufficient precautions to ensure your safety.
Warning about special fraud (to avoid becoming a victim)
Nov. 29, 2024, midnight wide area information
We will issue wide-area information on special frauds.
Caution regarding protests and other activities related to the situation in the Middle East
Oct. 5, 2024, midnight wide area information
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Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Safety Information] Caution regarding demonstrations in central Helsinki on Independence Day (December 6th)
Dec. 5, 2024, 7:06 p.m.
On Independence Day, Friday, December 6th, in addition to the celebration events, the following large-scale marches and demonstrations are planned in Helsinki. Please check the traffic restrictions and public transport operation status.
- A torch-carrying student procession (as part of a celebratory event)
At 5:00 pm, the procession will proceed from Hietaniemi Cemetery to Senate Square following the following route:
Hietaniemenkatu → Arkadiankatu → Pohjoisesplanadi → Presidentinlinna → Mariankatu → Aleksanterinkatu → Senaatintori (Senate Square)
- Event by "Sinimusta liike" will be held at Kansalaistori from 11am.
- March by "Finland Awakens (Suomi Heraa)" (far-right anti-immigration group) March from Rautatientori to the Parliament Building at 4pm following the route below.
Rautatientori → Mikonkatu → Aleksanterinkatu → Mannerheimintie → Parliament Building (Parliament Building)
A demonstration by "Helsinki without Natiz (Helsinki ilman natseja)" (a left-wing anti-Nazi group) will start at 5pm. The organizers announced that it would take place in Toolontori, but the police said that it would be moved to Taivallahti Square.
- March by "612" (an anti-immigration right-wing group) A march is planned from Toolontori to Hietaniemi Cemetery at 5pm.
For information on tram and bus route changes due to the above events and demonstrations, please see the announcements from Helsinki City Transport below.
Helsinki City Transport "HSL public transport on Independence Day 6 December and Thursday 5 December"
https://www.hsl.fi/en/hsl/news/service-updates/2024/12/hsl-public-transport-on-independence-day-6-december-and-thursday-5-december
Although police authorities are monitoring the area, please be aware that there is a possibility of getting caught up in unexpected situations or unnecessary trouble in areas where marches and demonstrations are taking place.
Police authorities will provide an update on the Independence Day celebrations and their main traffic impacts in a news bulletin on the poliisi.fi website on December 6.
December 2nd police authority article “Poliisi turvaa tapahtumia ja yleista jarjestysta itsenaisyyspaivana Helsingissa”
https://poliisi.fi/-/poliisi-turvaa-tapahtumia-ja-yleista-jarjestysta-itsenaisyyspaivana-helsingissa
*Umlauts may be omitted when writing Finnish in emails.
○Our Embassy collects and analyzes information on crimes and accidents committed by Japanese residents and tourists. If you become the victim of a crime or accident, please report it to the police and also notify our Embassy.
(Reference information)
■What the Embassy can and cannot do https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00318.html
■Safety Guide https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100149657.pdf
■ If you are a victim of a crime (report to the police, etc.)
https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/ryoji-criminaldamage.html
■Lost items in Finland https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00305.html
■Medical evacuation to Japan https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00481.html
■List of doctors who can speak Japanese https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00626.html
■ Procedures for the unfortunate loss of a Japanese national traveling in the country https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00522.html
■List of Japanese/Finnish/English interpreters and translators https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00494.html
■Passport-related procedures (a certified copy of your family register is required for reissue)
https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00114.html
■ Overseas safety app for smartphones http://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/c_info/oshirase_kaian_app.html
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Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Finland
Home page address:
https://www.fi.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Phone: +358(0)9-686-0200
9:30-12:00, 13:30-16:30
Email:
Regarding various certificates, passports, family register/nationality, and overseas voting: shinsei@hk.mofa.go.jp
Visa related matters: visa-apply@hk.mofa.go.jp
Other inquiries: consular@hk.mofa.go.jp
