Mauritania travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on May 31, 2023, 4:34 a.m.
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Evacuate country & do not travel

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

Post-arrival restrictions

May 30, 2023, 11:35 a.m.

All travelers are required to present a vaccination certificate (*) upon entry. Travelers who do not have a valid vaccination certificate must present a negative certificate of RT-PCR test taken within 72 hours prior to entry.
Those who have corona-related symptoms (fever, cough, dyspnea, sneezing, malaise, etc.) upon arrival will undergo an RT-PCR test, and if positive, they will be isolated in a self-arranged facility for 10 days. Perform the PCR test again on the 10th day. Even if it is negative, 10 days of voluntary quarantine is required.
* About vaccination certificate
Vaccines approved by the World Health Organization (WHO) (AstraZeneca, Shinofarm, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, Moderna, Sinovac, Covishield). Johnson & Johnson products are considered effective 4 weeks after the first vaccination, and all other vaccines are completed at least until the second vaccination and 2 weeks after the second vaccination. It is considered valid.

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 announced 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.

Polio outbreak status (Consider additional immunizations when traveling to polio-affected countries.) (updated)

May 16, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●On May 3, the World Health Organization (WHO) held its 35th session of the Emergency Committee on the International Spread of the Poliovirus under the International Health Regulations (IHR).
●According to the Commission's statement dated May 12, the conference recommended an extension of the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) regarding the international spread of the poliovirus. .

Cancellation of infectious disease risk information for monkeypox

May 12, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
1 Regarding monkeypox infectious disease risk information, the world's infection situation has generally improved, and on May 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)". As of the 12th, we will lift the level 1 (please be careful) that has been issued to the whole world.

Cancellation of infectious disease risk information for the new coronavirus

May 8, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
1 Regarding the infectious disease risk information of the new coronavirus, the infection situation in the world has generally improved, and on the 5th, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a "Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)". Based on the fact that it has been lifted, on the 8th, we will lift the level 1 (please be careful) issued to the whole world.

Future border measures (applied sequentially from April 29, 2023)

April 28, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
On April 28, details of future border measures regarding the novel coronavirus were announced. The outline of the measures is as follows.

1. Based on the announcement that the new coronavirus infection will no longer be recognized as a "new influenza infectious disease", the border measures will be changed as follows from 0:00 am on April 29.
(1) All immigrants will not be required to submit either a “negative test certificate taken within 72 hours before departure” or a “certificate of vaccination (three times)”.

Future border measures (applied sequentially from April 5, 2023)

April 3, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
On April 3, the details of future border measures regarding the new coronavirus infection were announced. The outline of the measures is as follows.

1. Due to the change in the status of the new coronavirus infection under the Infectious Diseases Act scheduled for May 8, 2023, the border measures (including temporary measures) related to the new coronavirus infection will be terminated. It's a schedule. On the other hand, "Infectious Disease Genome Surveillance (provisional name)" will start on May 8 to monitor the influx of new infectious diseases even in normal times.

Reminder regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan

March 13, 2023, midnight wide area information
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●March 22nd (Wednesday) to April 23rd (Sunday) is the Islamic month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan.
●Be aware that the threat of terrorism by Islamic extremists tends to increase during and around the above period, and pay due attention to ensuring safety while trying to obtain the latest information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs overseas safety website and news reports. please. Please use "Tabiregi" to collect information.

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

[Warning] Protests in front of the National Hospital

May 30, 2023, 2:25 a.m.


[Inquiries]
Embassy of Japan in Mauritania Representative Phone: 4525-0977
Email: ryojimauritanie@nc.mofa.go.jp (Consular Section)
Emergency Contact (Holidays/Night): 4600-1717 (Consular Section)
Website: https://www.mr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html
*If you have registered for "Tabiregi" and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the steps below.
http://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete
*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or disturbance, we ask that as many people as possible receive information on safety measures. Please inform your acquaintances, business travelers, and travelers to register for the cash register (staying less than 3 months).

[Correction of content] Possibility of demonstrations and protests

May 25, 2023, 2:40 a.m.


[Inquiries]
Representative of the Embassy of Japan in Mauritania: 4525-0977
Email: ryojimauritanie@nc.mofa.go.jp (Consular Section)
Emergency Contact (Holidays/Night): 4600-1717 (Consular Section)
Website: https://www.mr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
*If you have registered for "Tabiregi" and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the steps below.
http://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete
*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or disturbance, so that as many people as possible can receive information on safety measures, please submit a residence permit (staying for more than 3 months) or travel Please inform your acquaintances, business travelers, and travelers to register for the cash register (staying less than 3 months).

[Warning] Possibility of demonstrations and protests on the 25th

May 25, 2023, 1:15 a.m.


[Inquiries]
Embassy of Japan in Mauritania Representative Phone: 4525-0977
Email: ryojimauritanie@nc.mofa.go.jp (Consular Section)
Emergency Contact (Holidays/Night): 4600-1717 (Consular Section)
Website: https://www.mr.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_en/index.html
*If you have registered for "Tabiregi" and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the steps below.
http://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete
*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or disturbance, we ask that as many people as possible receive information on safety measures. Please inform your acquaintances, business travelers, and travelers to register for the cash register (staying less than 3 months).