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.
[Wide Area Information] Warning about illegal part-time work overseas by criminal organizations, including the Anonymous Mobile Crime Group (Tokuryu) (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator)
Dec. 16, 2025, midnight wide area information
There have been a number of cases where people have applied for illegal part-time work overseas and ended up being forced to act as "callers" for criminal organizations and participate in special fraud overseas, or where people have unintentionally become complicit in crimes by couriering illegal drugs (such as marijuana), and ended up being detained or protected by local police.
●If you feel that you have applied for an illegal part-time job overseas, do not worry or keep it to yourself, but seek help from a family member or someone close to you, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the police, etc.
●If you feel that as a result of applying for an illegal part-time job overseas, you have become (or been forced to become) complicit in a crime such as specialized fraud or illegal drug smuggling, please do not hesitate to contact or consult with the local Japanese embassy or consulate general.
Warning about special fraud (to avoid becoming a victim)
Dec. 16, 2025, midnight wide area information
● Special fraud, in which money is defrauded by contacting people without meeting them in person, is also occurring overseas. There have been confirmed cases in which people have impersonated Japanese government officials, such as Japanese embassy staff, Japanese consulate staff, Japanese police officers, and customs officials.
●Japanese public institutions such as the Japanese Embassy, Japanese Consulate General, police officers, and customs officials will never request remittances without following proper procedures. Please take precautions such as not easily responding to suspicious phone calls, emails, social media messages, etc. that you do not recognize.
●If you feel even slightly uneasy while outside of Japan, please consult your nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate-General.
Alert regarding chikungunya fever
Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Chikungunya fever, which causes symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and rash, is prevalent in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
● Chikungunya fever is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito infected with the chikungunya virus, so in the above areas please be sure to take the preventive measures described below in 1(4), such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent spray.
● If you suspect you may be infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Zika virus infection alert (updated)
Nov. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● The number of cases of Zika virus infection, which causes symptoms such as fever and rash and can result in congenital disorders such as microcephaly in fetuses, has decreased globally since 2017, but infections continue to occur, albeit in small numbers, in Latin America, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region.
● Zika virus infection is transmitted through the bite of a mosquito infected with the virus, so if you are in the above areas, please be sure to take the preventive measures listed below in 1(4), such as wearing long sleeves and using insect repellent spray.
● If you suspect you may be infected, please visit a medical institution as soon as possible.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Safety measures during the New Year holidays
Dec. 22, 2025, 6:15 p.m.
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1. Precautions for the New Year's Holidays (1) From Christmas to the New Year's holidays, various events will be held, and people will gather and travel more, which increases the possibility of being targeted by terrorists in addition to general crimes. When going out, please take thorough safety measures, such as managing your passport and valuables and paying attention to your surroundings.
(2) Please take sufficient care in managing your passport and valuables, and take precautions against theft or loss by distributing valuables such as cash among your belongings.
(3) Before traveling, please register with Tabi-Regi. When going out, please take thorough safety precautions, such as keeping your passport and valuables in good condition and paying attention to your surroundings.
Tabi-regi registration
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html
2. Caution regarding photography (1) There have been cases where taking photos of others without their consent has led to trouble or even criminal charges. Please be careful not to take photos without permission or in a way that could lead to misunderstandings.
(2) Photography is also prohibited by law in government facilities, military facilities, security facilities, etc. If you wish to take photographs, please make sure that you are allowed to do so in the location.
3. Traffic warnings (1) Vehicles drive on the right side of the road, opposite to Japan. When getting on or off taxis or buses, or when walking on the street, please be aware of your surroundings.
(2) Please be especially careful at crosswalks without traffic lights, as cars and motorcycles may accelerate without stopping.
(3) Violation of laws, such as drunk driving, may result in arrest and fines, as well as the revocation of your residence permit. Please comply with the laws of the UAE while you are in the country.
(4) Be careful of motorcycles that may suddenly appear and pass by vehicles stopped in traffic. Also, please be careful when walking on the road or sidewalk, as some people ride motorcycles or electric scooters on the sidewalk.
(5) When riding in a taxi or other vehicle, be sure to wear a seat belt, and when riding on a bus or subway, hold on to a handrail to prevent falling in the event of a sudden start or stop.
4. Consulate-General Closures During the New Year Holidays (1) The Consulate-General's last open day of the year will be Friday, December 26th. Opening hours on Fridays will be until 12:15pm, and the Consulate-General will be closed from Saturday, December 27th to Sunday, January 4th of the following year.
(2) During this period, if you have an emergency such as an incident or accident involving a Japanese national, please call our main telephone number (04-293-8888).
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Consulate-General of Japan in Dubai
Phone: +971-(0)4-293-8888
(Monday to Thursday 7:30-16:15, Friday 7:30-12:15)
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 "Notification of Change" or "Notification of Return to Japan" for your residence notification, please click here.
http://www.dubai.uae.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/visa_orr.html
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Safety measures during the New Year holidays
Dec. 22, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
1. Precautions for the New Year's Holidays (1) From Christmas to the New Year's holidays, various events will be held, and people will gather and travel more, which increases the possibility of being targeted by terrorists in addition to general crimes. When going out, please take thorough safety measures, such as managing your passport and valuables and paying attention to your surroundings.
(2) Please take sufficient care in managing your passport and valuables, and keep cash and other valuables in separate locations to prevent theft or loss. (3) Before traveling, register with Tabi-Regi, and when you go out, take thorough safety measures such as managing your passport and valuables and paying attention to your surroundings.
Tabi-regi registration
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html
2. Caution regarding photography (1) There have been cases where taking photos of others without their consent has led to trouble or even criminal charges. Please be careful not to take photos without permission or in a way that could lead to misunderstandings.
(2) Photography is also prohibited by law in government facilities, military facilities, security facilities, etc. If you wish to take photographs, please make sure that you are allowed to do so in the location.
3. Traffic warnings
(1) Vehicles drive on the right side of the road, the opposite of Japan. When getting on or off a taxi or bus, or when walking on the street, you need to be aware of your surroundings.
(2) Please be especially careful at crosswalks without traffic lights, as cars and motorcycles may accelerate without stopping.
(3) Violation of laws, such as drunk driving, may result in arrest and fines, as well as the revocation of your residence permit. Please comply with the laws of the UAE while you are in the country.
(4) Be careful of motorcycles that may suddenly appear and pass by vehicles stopped in traffic. Also, please be careful when walking on the road or sidewalk, as some people ride motorcycles or electric scooters on the sidewalk.
(5) When riding in a taxi or other vehicle, be sure to wear a seat belt, and when riding on a bus or subway, hold on to a handrail to prevent falling in the event of a sudden start or stop.
4. Embassy Closures During the New Year Holidays (1) The last day the Embassy is open this year is Friday, December 26th. The Embassy will be closed from Saturday, December 27th to Sunday, January 4th of the following year.
(2) Consular counters are expected to be busy on Monday, the 5th, the day after the long holiday. If you have business at the Embassy, please arrive early.
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*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please inform your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to submit a residence notification (for stays of 3 months or more) or register with Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than 3 months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.
(Inquiry desk)
○ Embassy of Japan in the United Arab Emirates Address: Villa # 633, Mubarak Bin Mohammed St., Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Post Office Box: PO Box 2430, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Telephone number: (971-2) 4435696 (main)
Consular Affairs (email address): consular@ab.mofa.go.jp
