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.
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.
Lifting of infectious disease risk information for Mpox
Sept. 12, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●The infectious disease risk information level 1 (take extreme caution) regarding Mpox issued for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic will be lifted.
●Sporadical infections are still being seen around the world, so please stay up to date on the infection situation in your destination and take measures to prevent infection.
Alert regarding piracy and other incidents in the Gulf of Guinea
Aug. 15, 2025, midnight wide area information
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In the Gulf of Guinea, there have been frequent incidents of piracy (note), including boarding by armed groups and robberies.
Operators of ships sailing through the Gulf of Guinea and surrounding waters, as well as those planning to board such ships, are advised to be fully aware of the risk of encountering damage from piracy and other incidents in the area, make efforts to obtain the latest information, take great care to ensure safety, and, depending on the situation, refrain from boarding ships sailing through the area.
Note: "Piracy and other incidents" includes "piracy" that occurs on the high seas and "armed robbery" that occurs within territorial waters.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Caution regarding the 50th Anniversary of Independence Carnival in Luanda
Sept. 11, 2025, 2:30 a.m.
The carnival celebrating the 50th anniversary of independence will be held from Thursday, September 11th to Saturday, September 13th (rehearsals on Thursday, September 11th and Friday, September 12th, and the actual carnival on Saturday, September 13th), mainly at the event venue on Nova Marginal Street in front of the Agostinho Neto Memorial Museum in Luanda.
The surrounding area, centered around the event venue, is expected to be extremely congested. In addition, traffic restrictions will be in place on Nova Marginal Street in connection with the event on roads surrounding the venue. In particular, on the day of the event and for several days before and after the event, Nova Marginal Street has been completely closed during previous carnival periods, and traffic restrictions are expected to cause chronic congestion in the surrounding area. We recommend that you avoid unnecessary approaches to the venue area as much as possible during the carnival period. If you must travel through the area, please check travel times and routes (including detour routes) in advance.
In Angola, there is an increase in various crimes such as robbery, pickpocketing, snatching, car break-ins, and molestation in and around places where large numbers of unspecified people gather. In the past, there have been cases of baggage theft (from under the seats) and pickpocketing (a victim was surrounded by a group of criminals while walking on the sidewalk towards the venue and was attacked when they made physical contact with him) at the event venue.
If you are traveling on foot in the event venue and surrounding areas, we recommend that you keep your belongings as few as possible, especially valuables (wallets, mobile phones, watches, bags, etc.), at home or in a hotel, and bring only identification and the minimum amount of cash necessary. To avoid becoming a target, please make it appear as if you are not carrying any valuables, and disperse your belongings. We do not recommend storing valuables in your vehicle, as this may result in theft.
Even in the stands, we recommend that you keep your belongings close to you and not leave them at your feet while watching the event. It is also effective to show your vigilance by occasionally looking around. Please be sure to check your surroundings carefully and remain vigilant.
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[Contact information]
Embassy of Japan in Angola
Address: Torres Loanda,2F Rua Gamal Abdel Nasser Ingombota,Luanda
Phone: +244-923-167090
FAX: +244-923-167095
Embassy website: https://www.angola.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/
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