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).
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 newly infected people and the number of deaths are 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.
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- May 21, 2025, midnight Rabies Alert (Updated)
- April 30, 2025, midnight [Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams
- April 30, 2025, midnight Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)
- April 25, 2025, midnight Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays
- April 24, 2025, midnight Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
Rabies Alert (Updated)
May 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
Updated information on rabies.
Although there are no unusual circumstances such as an increase in the number of cases, rabies is still occurring around the world, mainly in Asia and Africa, so please continue to be vigilant.
[Wide Area Information] Warning about international romance scams
April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about international romance scams.
Warning about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.)
April 30, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about the smuggling of illegal drugs (marijuana, etc.).
Caution regarding measles overseas during the Golden Week holidays
April 25, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas.
● If you are planning to travel abroad during the long holiday period, please check the relevant information again.
Alert regarding Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
April 24, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), a severe respiratory infection, has been occurring sporadically in the Middle East.
● When visiting the Middle East, please take sufficient precautions to avoid infection.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Warning] Occurrence of car break-ins against Japanese vehicles
June 21, 2025, 1:30 a.m.
1. On June 20th at around 13:00, a Japanese national's car was broken into in the Eros area of Windhoek, the capital of the country. The Japanese national parked the car on the street in front of a place he was visiting, and when he left the car for about 5 minutes, the left rear window of the car was broken and his mobile phone and other items left inside the car were stolen. It is believed that the car was broken into because the mobile phone was in a position visible from outside the car.
2. In the unlikely event that you are the victim of a theft, etc., please ensure your safety and immediately report the incident to the police. You should then report the incident to the nearest police station and obtain a "Certification of the Theft, etc." (such as a Police Report) to be issued.
3. Contact details for the local police tourist protection unit If you are a tourist and have been the victim of a crime, regardless of where it occurred, you can expect a smoother response if you contact the following number. (When contacting us, please state your nationality, name, location and time of the crime, and details of the crime.)
・Mobile number of person in charge 1: +264 81 259 6425/+264 81 615 4401
・Person in charge 2 mobile number: +264 81 474 7414
・Person in charge 3 mobile number: +264 81 252 7017
・Person in charge 4 mobile phone number: +264 81 147 8663
4. Contact details for police stations in each state: (1) Erongo Region: 064-219025
(2) Oshikoto Region: 067-2235033
(3) Oshana Region: 065-2236006
(4) Otjozondjupa Region: 067-300600
(5) Ohangwena Region: 065-264208
(6) Omaheke Region: 062-566100
(7) Omusati Region: 065-251864
(8) Karas Region: 063-221800
(9) Kunene Region: 065-273148
(10) Khomas Regilon: 061-2094439
(11) Zambezi Region: 066-251233
(12) Hardap Region: 063-345036
(13) Kavango East Region: 066-266300
(14) Kavango West Region: 066-264877
(contact address)
Consular Section, Embassy of Japan in Namibia Address: 78 Sam Nujoma Drive, Klein Windhoek, Windhoek, Republic of Namibia
Opening hours: 08:30-12:45 13:45-17:00
Phone: +264 61 426 700
FAX: +264 61 426 749
Email:consul@wh.mofa.go.jp
Website: http://www.na.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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