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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Table of contents
- 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))
- Feb. 17, 2025, midnight Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
- Dec. 16, 2024, midnight Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))
[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)).
Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
Feb. 17, 2025, midnight wide area information
●The period from around Friday, February 28th to around Tuesday, April 1st is the Islamic month of Ramadan and the festival marking the end of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr).
●During past Ramadan and Eid periods, there have been terrorist attacks carried out by international terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and their supporters.
Please make an effort to obtain the latest information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety Website, Tabi-Reji, news reports, etc., and take sufficient care to ensure your safety.
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)).
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Warning about the start of Ramadan and the increase in crime during the period
March 1, 2025, 5:06 a.m.
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1. Starting today, Sunday March 2nd, Morocco will enter Ramadan (the month of fasting) for approximately one month.
2. During this period, the threat of terrorism is likely to increase. Japanese nationals are asked to take note of the following:
(1) Please make efforts to obtain the latest relevant information through local media, etc.
(2) When visiting places that are likely to be targets of terrorist attacks (religious facilities, government facilities, facilities where a large number of people gather, etc.), please take sufficient precautions to ensure your safety.
(3) Please avoid places where religious events or collective worship services (on Fridays) are being held, unless necessary.
(4) If you encounter a terrorist attack, follow any instructions from local authorities and try to remain calm.
3. In addition, this period is a time when funds are needed for the Ramadan Eve festival, and crimes such as theft tend to increase. Please be more aware of crime prevention than usual.
4. Furthermore, during this period, there are many drivers who are distracted due to fasting, and many who rush home for Iftar (after-sunset meal) and do not follow traffic signals or rules, which tends to increase the number of traffic accidents every year. Please be careful when walking or riding in a car.
As announced in the consular email dated February 21, the opening hours (reception hours) of the Embassy of Japan will be changed as follows during Ramadan.
(1) Opening hours (reception)
Monday to Friday
8:15am - 2:15pm
(2) Consular office hours (excluding visa application hours)
Monday to Friday
8:15-13:00
(3) Visa application acceptance hours
Monday to Friday
9:00-11:30
[Contact Information]
Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Morocco
TEL:+212-(0)537-63-1785
E-mail: consulaire@rb.mofa.go.jp
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Temporary changes to Moroccan standard time and opening hours during Ramadan
Feb. 21, 2025, 5:17 p.m.
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1. Temporary changes in Morocco's standard time due to Ramadan
Between 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 23rd and 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 6th, Morocco's standard time will be one hour behind, making the time difference with Japan minus 9 hours.
2. Opening hours (reception) of the Embassy during Ramadan
(1) Opening hours (reception) Monday to Friday 8:15am to 2:15pm (2) Consular office hours (excluding visa application hours)
Monday to Friday
8:15-13:00 (3) Visa application acceptance hours (no change from usual)
Monday to Friday
9:00-11:30
[Contact Information]
Consular Section of the Embassy of Japan in Morocco
TEL:+212-(0)537-63-1785
E-mail: consulaire@rb.mofa.go.jp
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