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 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.
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
- 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.
Table of contents
- March 5, 2025, 1:02 p.m. Caution during the fasting month of Ramadan
- March 4, 2025, 6:51 p.m. Notice regarding closing days during Lebaran (the festival at the end of Ramadan)
- Feb. 28, 2025, 12:41 p.m. Demonstration information (Makassar City: February 28th)
- Feb. 27, 2025, 12:02 p.m. Demonstration information (Makassar City: February 27th)
- Feb. 26, 2025, 12:17 p.m. Demonstration information (Makassar City: February 26th)
- Feb. 26, 2025, 9:51 a.m. Earthquake occurs off the east coast of Bolaang Mogondou Regency, North Sulawesi
Caution during the fasting month of Ramadan
March 5, 2025, 1:02 p.m.
1. The Islamic fasting month (Ramadan) began on Saturday, March 1st. From now on, the Islamic festival of Lebaran (the end of Ramadan) will run from Monday, March 31st to Thursday, April 3rd. During Ramadan, pickpocketing, baggage snatching and other general crimes tend to increase, so please be sure to take crime prevention measures. In addition, during Ramadan, which is considered sacred to Muslims, you need to be extra careful than usual, such as respecting Muslim customs and being mindful of your own words and actions so as not to offend those around you.
2. For those who employ drivers, whether for public or private use, please take steps to prevent traffic accidents by checking the health of fasting drivers frequently and having them rest if they appear tired or unwell. If you are having your driver drive long distances on expressways etc., please pay particular attention to the driver's physical condition and take measures such as having them rest if you notice any abnormalities, even the slightest.
3. Please continue to be vigilant against terrorism during Ramadan and Lebaran. Since 2016, terrorist attacks have occurred around the world every year during this period, with shootings and vehicle crashes occurring at commercial facilities, restaurants, and busy areas with many pedestrians. In particular, terrorist attacks targeting mosques and other religious facilities and large numbers of people during Friday collective prayers have been reported. For more details, please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety Website below.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website (Wide Area Information) https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcwideareaspecificinfo_2025C002.html
Consulate-General of Japan in Surabaya (Jurisdiction: East Java, East Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, North Kalimantan)
Address: Jl. Sumatera 93, Surabaya, INDONESIA
Phone: (area code 031) 5030008
From overseas, please call (country code 62)-31-5030008
Night and holiday emergency number: 0800-1401934 From overseas: 1-818-7554207
FAX: (area code 031) 5030037
From overseas, please call (country code 62)-31-5030037
Website: https://www.surabaya.id.emb-japan.go.jp/
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Notice regarding closing days during Lebaran (the festival at the end of Ramadan)
March 4, 2025, 6:51 p.m.
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1. Our Embassy will be closed from March 29th (Saturday) to April 3rd (Thursday) due to Lebaran (the festival at the end of Ramadan).
2. If you need to renew your passport, obtain any certificates, or obtain a visa, we ask that you refer to our Embassy’s website (see below) and apply as soon as possible.
Please note in particular that with regard to passports, due to the start of concentrated passport production in Japan, applications submitted after Monday, March 24th will take at least three weeks for issuance.
URL https://www.surabaya.id.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100804853.pdf
https://www.surabaya.id.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100804856.pdf
3. If you are involved in an incident or accident during the above period, or in the event of an emergency, please contact the following telephone number.
[Emergency contact number during closing hours] 0800-1401934 / From overseas +1-818-7554207
Consulate-General of Japan in Surabaya (Jurisdiction: East Java, East Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, North Kalimantan)
Address: Jl. Sumatera 93, Surabaya, INDONESIA
Phone: (area code 031) 5030008
From overseas, please call (country code 62)-31-5030008
Night and holiday emergency number: 0800-1401934 From overseas: 1-818-7554207
FAX: (area code 031) 5030037
From overseas, please call (country code 62)-31-5030037
Website: https://www.surabaya.id.emb-japan.go.jp/
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Demonstration information (Makassar City: February 28th)
Feb. 28, 2025, 12:41 p.m.
1. It has been reported that on February 28th, demonstrations will be held in multiple locations in Makassar by student groups and online taxi driver groups. The main locations for the demonstrations are:
・South Sulawesi Governor's Office (Jl. Urip Sumoharjo)
・South Sulawesi Ministry of Justice (Jl. Sultan Alauddin)
・South Sulawesi House of Representatives Office (Jl. Urip Sumoharjo)
- South Sulawesi High Court (Jl. Urip Sumoharjo)
・Jl. Poros Makassar - Maros (Intersection near Hasanuddin Airport)
This demonstration may cause disruption and traffic congestion on surrounding roads.
2. Traffic restrictions will be in place on roads where demonstrations are taking place, which may cause confusion and congestion. For your own safety, please avoid passing through the affected areas and be aware of your surroundings when going out to avoid being caught up in unforeseen circumstances. If you do encounter a demonstration, please leave the area immediately.
3. There is a possibility that similar demonstrations will continue in the future, so please remain vigilant.
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Consular Office in Makassar Address: Gedung Wisma Kalla, Lt.7, Jl. Dr. Sam Ratulangi No. 8-10, Makassar Indonesia
Phone: +62-411-871-030
FAX: +62-411-853-946
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Demonstration information (Makassar City: February 27th)
Feb. 27, 2025, 12:02 p.m.
1. It has been reported that on February 27th, demonstrations will be held in multiple locations in Makassar by student groups and online taxi driver groups. The main locations for the demonstrations are:
・Ministry of Public Works and Spatial Planning Office (Jl. Urip Sumoharjo)
・South Sulawesi Governor's Office (Jl. Urip Sumoharjo)
・South Sulawesi House of Representatives Office (Jl. Urip Sumoharjo)
- South Sulawesi High Court (Jl. Urip Sumoharjo)
・South Sulawesi Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Office (Jl. AP Pettarani)
- South Sulawesi Provincial Police (Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan)
This demonstration may cause disruption and traffic congestion on surrounding roads.
2. Traffic restrictions will be in place on roads where demonstrations are taking place, which may cause confusion and congestion. For your own safety, please avoid passing through the affected areas and be aware of your surroundings when going out to avoid being caught up in unforeseen circumstances. If you do encounter a demonstration, please leave the area immediately.
3. There is a possibility that similar demonstrations will continue in the future, so please remain vigilant.
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Consular Office in Makassar Address: Gedung Wisma Kalla, Lt.7, Jl. Dr. Sam Ratulangi No. 8-10, Makassar Indonesia
Phone: +62-411-871-030
FAX: +62-411-853-946
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Demonstration information (Makassar City: February 26th)
Feb. 26, 2025, 12:17 p.m.
1. There is information that demonstrations by student groups and labor groups are planned to be held in multiple locations in Makassar on February 26th. The main locations planned for the demonstrations are:
- Gas station (Jl. Mesjid Raya), Pertamina Regional Office (Jl. Garuda)
・Jl. Poros Makassar - Maros (Intersection near Hasanuddin Airport)
・South Sulawesi Governor's Office (Jl. Urip Sumoharjo)
- South Sulawesi House of Representatives Office (Jl. Urip Sumoharjo), South Sulawesi High Court (Jl. Urip Sumoharjo)
- South Sulawesi Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Office (Jl. AP Pettarani), South Sulawesi Transport Agency Office (Jl. Perintis Kemedekaan)
This demonstration may cause disruption and traffic congestion on surrounding roads.
2. Traffic restrictions will be in place on roads where demonstrations are taking place, which may cause confusion and congestion. For your own safety, please avoid passing through the affected areas and be aware of your surroundings when going out to avoid being caught up in unforeseen circumstances. If you do encounter a demonstration, please leave the area immediately.
3. There is a possibility that similar demonstrations will continue in the future, so please remain vigilant.
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Consular Office in Makassar Address: Gedung Wisma Kalla, Lt.7, Jl. Dr. Sam Ratulangi No. 8-10, Makassar Indonesia
Phone: +62-411-871-030
FAX: +62-411-853-946
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Earthquake occurs off the east coast of Bolaang Mogondou Regency, North Sulawesi
Feb. 26, 2025, 9:51 a.m.
1. At around 6:55 a.m. on February 26, a magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred off the east coast of Bolaang Mogondou Regency, North Sulawesi.
At this time, we have not received any tsunami warning information, but we ask that you please remain vigilant for the occurrence of secondary disasters such as aftershocks and landslides, make an effort to obtain the latest disaster information, and prioritize ensuring your own safety.
2. If you are or know someone who has been affected by a related disaster or disaster, please contact our Consulate.
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Consular Office in Makassar Address: Gedung Wisma Kalla, Lt.7, Jl. Dr. Sam Ratulangi No. 8-10, Makassar Indonesia
Phone: +62-411-871-030
FAX: +62-411-853-946
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