COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be 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.
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- June 22, 2025, midnight Calling attention to the situation in the Middle East (part 2)
- June 13, 2025, midnight Calling attention to the situation in the Middle East
- May 21, 2025, midnight Rabies Alert (Updated)
- April 30, 2025, midnight [Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams
- April 30, 2025, midnight Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)
- April 25, 2025, midnight Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays
Calling attention to the situation in the Middle East (part 2)
June 22, 2025, midnight wide area information
●On June 22, US President Trump revealed that the US military had attacked three Iranian nuclear facilities.
●The exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran has resulted in numerous casualties, including civilians, on both sides, and may have led to the closure of airspace and airports in other countries as well.
The possibility of a rapid escalation of the situation in the Middle East cannot be ruled out. Iran's Foreign Minister stated that Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interests and people.
During your stay in the area, please make every effort to ensure your own safety by checking the latest information, including the situation surrounding U.S. military facilities, from multiple sources. If you encounter an unforeseen incident while in the area, please contact the local Japanese diplomatic mission.
Calling attention to the situation in the Middle East
June 13, 2025, midnight wide area information
●On June 13th (local time), the Israeli Ministry of Defense declared a state of emergency across Israel, citing Israel's preemptive strike against Iran and the expectation of missile and drone attacks against Israel and its civilians in the near future. On the same day, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced that a military operation against Iran had been carried out, and that the operation would continue until the threat was eliminated.
●As the situation in the Middle East may rapidly deteriorate, please make efforts to ensure your own safety by checking the latest information, including flight information.
Rabies Alert (Updated)
May 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
Updated information on rabies.
Although there are no unusual circumstances such as an increase in the number of cases, rabies is still occurring around the world, mainly in Asia and Africa, so please continue to be vigilant.
[Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams
April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about international romance scams.
Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)
April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.).
Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays
April 25, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas.
● If you are planning to travel abroad during the long holiday period, please check the relevant information again.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Table of contents
- June 24, 2025, 5:50 p.m. [Warning] Caution regarding the escalating situation in Iran (8)
- June 24, 2025, 2:30 a.m. [Caution] Caution regarding the escalating situation in Iran (7)
- June 23, 2025, 10 p.m. [Caution] Caution regarding the escalating situation in Iran (6)
- June 22, 2025, 11:25 a.m. (Correction: Embassy contact details added) U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facility
- June 22, 2025, 11:05 a.m. US military attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities
- June 20, 2025, 10:50 p.m. [Warning] Advance notification and application required when entering Türkiye or Azerbaijan by land from Iran
[Warning] Caution regarding the escalating situation in Iran (8)
June 24, 2025, 5:50 p.m.
●イスラエル国防軍(IDF)は、イランに対し、テヘラン中心部の目標に対して強力な攻撃を行う旨発表しました。
●現在詳細については確認中ですが、イランに既に滞在中の方は、細心の注意を払うとともに、今後不測の事態が生じた際は、速やかに安全な地域・場所に退避する等、自らの安全確保に努めてください。
●緊急時には、以下大使館代表電話への連絡をお願い致します。
【問い合わせ先】
連絡先:在イラン日本国大使館領事班
電話:+98-21-22660710(代表)
FAX :+98-21-22660746
e-mail: consular@th.mofa.go.jp
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[Caution] Caution regarding the escalating situation in Iran (7)
June 24, 2025, 2:30 a.m.
●イスラエル国防軍(IDF)は、数日にわたって、イランの首都テヘランにある軍事目標を攻撃する旨発表しました。
●また、イランはカタールの米軍基地に対してミサイルを発射した旨発表しています。
●現在詳細については確認中ですが、イランに既に滞在中の方は、細心の注意を払うとともに、今後不測の事態が生じた際は、速やかに安全な地域・場所に退避する等、自らの安全確保に努めてください。
●緊急時には、以下大使館代表電話への連絡をお願い致します。
【問い合わせ先】
連絡先:在イラン日本国大使館領事班
電話:+98-21-22660710(代表)
FAX :+98-21-22660746
e-mail: consular@th.mofa.go.jp
HP: http://www.ir.emb-japan.go.jp/jp/index.html
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[Caution] Caution regarding the escalating situation in Iran (6)
June 23, 2025, 10 p.m.
●イスラエル国防軍(IDF)は、イランの首都テヘランにあるイラン政府の標的を攻撃している旨発表しました。
●現在詳細については確認中ですが、イランに既に滞在中の方は、細心の注意を払うとともに、今後不測の事態が生じた際は、速やかに安全な地域・場所に退避する等、自らの安全確保に努めてください。
●緊急時には、以下大使館代表電話への連絡をお願い致します。
【問い合わせ先】
連絡先:在イラン日本国大使館領事班
電話:+98-21-22660710(代表)
FAX :+98-21-22660746
e-mail: consular@th.mofa.go.jp
HP: http://www.ir.emb-japan.go.jp/jp/index.html
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(Correction: Embassy contact details added) U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facility
June 22, 2025, 11:25 a.m.
【ポイント】
●6月22日、米国のトランプ大統領は、自身の交流サイト(SNS)で、米軍がイランのフォルドゥ、ナタンズ、イスファハーンの核施設を攻撃したと明らかにしました。
●イランに滞在中の方は、引き続き細心のご注意を払っていただくとともに、速やかに国内の安全な地域・場所に退避する等、自らの安全確保に努めてください。
●大使館から邦人の皆様に電話連絡をとるよう努めています。イランの電話番号からだけではなく、日本外務省の海外邦人安全課から日本の電話番号でかける場合もありますので、電話をお取りください。まだ大使館からの電話連絡をお受けでない場合は、以下の大使館代表電話番号への連絡をお願いいたします。
【問い合わせ先】
連絡先:在イラン日本国大使館領事班
電話:+98-21-22660710(代表)
FAX :+98-21-22660746
e-mail: consular@th.mofa.go.jp
HP: http://www.ir.emb-japan.go.jp/jp/index.html
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US military attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities
June 22, 2025, 11:05 a.m.
【ポイント】
●6月22日、米国のトランプ大統領は、自身の交流サイト(SNS)で、米軍がイランのフォルドゥ、ナタンズ、イスファハーンの核施設を攻撃したと明らかにしました。
●イランに滞在中の方は、引き続き細心のご注意を払っていただくとともに、速やかに国内の安全な地域・場所に退避する等、自らの安全確保に努めてください。
●大使館から邦人の皆様に電話連絡をとるよう努めています。イランの電話番号からだけではなく、日本外務省の海外邦人安全課から日本の電話番号でかける場合もありますので、電話をお取りください。まだ大使館からの電話連絡をお受けでない場合は、以下の大使館代表電話番号への連絡をお願いいたします。
[Warning] Advance notification and application required when entering Türkiye or Azerbaijan by land from Iran
June 20, 2025, 10:50 p.m.
[Main text]
1. Japanese nationals are not required to obtain a visa in advance when traveling to Turkey. However, currently, when entering Turkey by land from Iran, prior notification to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required through the Embassy of Japan in Turkey.
2. In addition, Japanese nationals traveling to Azerbaijan by land from Iran must obtain an e-Visa (https://evisa.gov.az/en/) provided by the Government of Azerbaijan in advance and then apply in advance for a special permit from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan through the Embassy of Japan in Azerbaijan.
3. When leaving the country, please contact the Embassy of Japan in Iran or the Overseas Japanese Nationals Safety Division of the Consular Affairs Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in advance.
4. A Level 4 danger level (evacuation advisory) has been issued for the whole of Iran. Please refrain from traveling to Iran for any purpose. Those already in the country should take care to ensure their own safety and evacuate as soon as possible if it is deemed safe to do so. If you must stay in the country, please take special precautions, such as obtaining the latest information from multiple sources, and take sufficient safety measures.
5. There appears to be a problem with Internet connections in Iran at present. If you are outside of Iran and have a Japanese acquaintance residing in Iran, please call them to let them know. If your acquaintance wishes to leave Iran but is unaware of this email, please consider asking them to call the Embassy of Japan in Iran or the Overseas Japanese Safety Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Consular Bureau.
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Embassy of Japan in Turkey Tel: +90-(0)-312-446 05 00 (Main)
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