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.
Local and national news
Information for the past 30 days.
Table of contents
- April 25, 2025, midnight Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays
- April 24, 2025, midnight Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
- March 28, 2025, midnight Alert regarding measles overseas
- Feb. 25, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
- Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)
- Feb. 20, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))
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.
Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
April 24, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a severe respiratory infection, has been occurring sporadically in the Middle East.
● When visiting the Middle East, please take sufficient precautions to avoid infection.
Alert regarding measles overseas
March 28, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas, and there is a risk of contracting measles at your travel destination.
● If you are traveling abroad, check your vaccination history, and if you do not have a record of having received routine vaccinations, consider getting vaccinated in advance.
[Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
Feb. 25, 2025, midnight wide area information
We will issue a "Notice regarding consultation desk for special fraud cases."
Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)
Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● If you are traveling to a country or region where polio is prevalent, please consider receiving additional vaccinations depending on the local infection situation.
● On May 5, 2014, WHO determined that the polio outbreak was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and has announced that the polio outbreak continues to be a PHEIC.
[Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))
Feb. 20, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3)).
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Traffic Information] Caution regarding changes to speed limits on Abu Dhabi city highways
April 14, 2025, 10:40 p.m.
Expressway 1 where traffic will be slowed down Sweihan Road (E20) Reduced from 120km to 100km
2 Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed International Road (E11) Reduced from 160km to 140km
Please refer to the link below for details.
https://www.khaleejtimes.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-reduced-speed-limit
Source: "Abu Dhabi: Speed limits reduced by 20kmph on 2 major highways starting April 14" (KhaleejTimes) (URL: mentioned above) (April 10, 2025 08:21 (UAE timing)
https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-reduces-speed-limit-on-two-major-highways-1.500088048
Source: "Abu Dhabi announces new speed limit on two major highways" (GulfNews) (URL: mentioned above) (April 10, 2025 08:19 (UAE timing)
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Consulate General of Japan in Dubai
Phone: +971-(0)4-293-8888
(Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:15, Friday 07:30-12:15)
Address: 28th Floor, Dubai World Trade Center, UAE
Email: ryouji@du.mofa.go.jp
Website: http://www.dubai.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
*If you are submitting a "Change of Residence Notification" or "Return to Japan Notification", please click here.
http://www.dubai.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/visa_orr.html
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Beware of scams!! (Scams using the Road Transport Authority (RTA) QR code, etc.)
April 14, 2025, 5:55 p.m.
Below are some of the scam methods recently confirmed in the area. Please also review past warnings from our Embassy (see 3 below), understand that various types of scams are rampant in the area, and continue to be vigilant against scams to avoid becoming a victim.
1. Scams exploiting Road Transport Authority (RTA) QR codes Scams exploiting RTA QR codes installed at metro stations and bus stops, public car parks managed by RTA, and RTA customer centers are rampant. Fraudsters paste fake QR codes on top of the legitimate QR codes installed at these facilities to lead victims to fraudulent websites disguised as legitimate RTA websites, where they attempt to steal personal information and bank account information, or to defraud victims of their money.
Please be aware that this type of scam is widespread, and take steps to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of scams by not scanning any QR codes that look suspicious, such as those that appear to have been pasted in later, and by comparing the URL of the website you are redirected to after scanning a QR code with the URL of a legitimate website to see if there are any suspicious points.
2. Scams impersonating Embassy staff The Embassy has received inquiries from people who have been approached by scammers who have been scammed into sending messages disguised as messages from Embassy staff. Fraudsters use the names and photos of Embassy staff to trick people into believing that the emails are from Embassy staff, in order to defraud them of money.
Our staff will never solicit money from you for business or transactions, so please contact us immediately if you receive any suspicious communication of this nature.
3. Our Embassy website (safety information)
The Embassy's website (Safety Information) listed below provides basic information on local safety measures, information on how to prevent fraud, and other points of caution you should be aware of during your stay in the area.
With the new fiscal year upon us, if you have people around you who are starting new lives in the area, please refer them to the following website and urge them to take safety measures in the area.
https://www.dubai.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/safety.htm
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Consulate General of Japan in Dubai
Phone: +971-(0)4-293-8888
(Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:15, Friday 07:30-12:15)
Address: 28th Floor, Dubai World Trade Center, UAE
Email: ryouji@du.mofa.go.jp
Website: http://www.dubai.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
*If you are submitting a "Change of Residence Notification" or "Return to Japan Notification", please click here.
http://www.dubai.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/visa_orr.html
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