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.
Table of contents
- 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. The Iranian 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.
Caution regarding Iranian attacks on Iraq and Qatar
June 24, 2025, 3:50 a.m.
○報道によると、２３日１９時以降、イランからイラク、カタールの米軍基地に攻撃が行われたとのことです。
○また、クウェートは安全確保のために現時点で空域を閉鎖しています。
○今後、さらなる事態の悪化の可能性があります。状況は流動的であり、信頼できる複数の情報源から最新情報を確認するとともに自らの安全確保に努めてください。
在クウェート日本国大使館
当館公式サイト： https://www.kw.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
メールアドレス： consular@kw.mofa.go.jp
電話：（+965）2530-9400
※「在留届」を提出された方で、既に日本に帰国又は他国に転出された方は、以下のURLから「変更届・帰国届」の提出をお願いいたします。
（ https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html ）
※「たびレジ」簡易登録をされた方でメールの配信を停止したい方は、以下のURLから停止手続きをお願い致します。
（ https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete ）
※このメールは在留届、たびレジに登録されたメールアドレスに配信されております。
災害や騒乱等が発生した際、ご家族、ご友人、同僚の方を守るため、一人でも多くの方に安全対策に関する情報が届くよう、「在留届」（３か月以上の滞在）または「たびレジ」（３か月未満の滞在）の登録を、お知り合いの方や出張者、旅行者の方にご案内いただけますようお願いいたします。
Calling attention to the situation in the Middle East and requesting confirmation of addresses, departure facts, etc.
June 22, 2025, 9:30 p.m.
[Request to all residents]
○We expect to be conducting safety confirmation checks in the future, so if you receive this email, please reply to this email address ( consular@kw.mofa.go.jp ).
1. Name of yourself and your family members living with you 2. Address of your residence in Kuwait 3. Mobile phone number 4. Please inform us of the fact that you have left Kuwait or plan to leave (e.g., you have already returned to Japan and have no plans to return to Kuwait for the time being, or your wife and two children plan to leave Kuwait on x date this week, etc.).
【Note】
- For companies with multiple employees, please maintain close contact with the company representative as they may need to communicate with the embassy.
・Please note that if there is no reply to your email, the embassy may contact you individually by phone.
[Contact Information]
Embassy of Japan in Kuwait Official Website: https://www.kw.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Email address: consular@kw.mofa.go.jp
Phone: (+965) 2530-9400
*If you have submitted a "Notification of Residence" and have already returned to Japan or moved to another country, please submit a "Notification of Change/Return to Japan" from the following URL.
(https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html)
*If you have completed the simple registration for Tabi-Regi and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving emails from the URL below.
(https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete)
*This email will be sent to the email address registered on your residence notification and Tabi-Regi.
In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, we ask that you please tell your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to register for a "Residence Notification" (for stays of three months or more) or a "Tabi-Regi" (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.
Alerting and gathering information on the situation in the Middle East
June 18, 2025, 6:40 p.m.
Regarding the consular email issued by the Embassy on June 13th, "Warning regarding the situation in the Middle East," we have not received any specific threat information within Kuwait. However, we must continue to be vigilant regarding the situation between Israel and Iran.
2. As the situation in the Middle East may rapidly deteriorate, please continue to take measures to ensure your own safety by collecting the latest information from reliable sources, including flight information.
3. We would like to inform you of the following useful websites for gathering information:
- Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)
https://www.kuna.net.kw/Default.aspx?language=en
*Announcements from various Kuwaiti government ministries will be reposted here from time to time.
・ Kuwait International Airport
https://www.kuwaitairport.gov.kw/en/
*You can check the operation status of flights departing and arriving in Kuwait.
