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.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
There are many pickpocket incidents in Taiwan
Dec. 25, 2024, 6:26 p.m.
1. Take adequate measures against theft
Recently, there have been many incidents of pickpocketing in tourist areas such as night markets. In crowded places, please take great care by always carrying your bag in front of you, holding the zipper with your hand, and not randomly placing your belongings in pockets where they can easily be taken out by a third party.
It is also effective to decentralize your valuables, such as not storing your wallet and passport together and keeping unnecessary valuables in the hotel safe.
2. If you are a victim of theft If you are a victim of theft, you should immediately file a report of theft at the police station.
If the stolen items include a credit card, please cancel the service immediately.
If you are unsure whether an item has been stolen or lost, please file a lost property report at a police station.
(※If possible, we would appreciate it if you could contact the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association to inform them of the status of the damage.)
For further information on safety measures, please see below.
"Safety Guide for Japanese Nationals in Taiwan" (our association)
https://www.koryu.or.jp/safety/safety/guidance/
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Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Kaohsiung Office Address: 9, 10F, South Heping Building, No. 87, Heping 1st Road, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City
Telephone: (area code 07) 771-4008
From outside Taiwan, please call (area code 886) 7-771-4008
FAX: (area code 07) 771-2734
From outside Taiwan, please call (area code 886) 7-771-2734
E-MAIL: ryoji-k1@ka.koryu.or.jp
Website: https://www.koryu.or.jp/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/JTEATAKAO
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jteatakao/
Notice regarding safety measures and closing days during the New Year holidays
Dec. 25, 2024, 6:21 p.m.
1. Safety measures (management of valuables, purchasing overseas travel insurance, etc.)
Thefts have become common. Please take care to store your valuables and passport properly, and in case of loss of your passport, accident, or illness, we strongly recommend that you leave contact information such as your mobile phone number, travel itinerary, and accommodations with your family or family before you leave, and that you take out adequate overseas travel insurance (※1).
(※1 There have been cases where people have become ill or injured during their trip and are forced to seek treatment at a local hospital.)
If you are traveling overseas, including to Taiwan, please register with TabiRegi in advance.
"Tabi-Regi" (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html
For further information on safety measures, please see below.
"Safety Guide for Japanese Nationals in Taiwan" (our association)
https://www.koryu.or.jp/safety/safety/guidance/
2. If you lose your passport If you lose your passport in Taiwan and need to return home immediately, a "return travel document" will be prepared by our Taipei or Kaohsiung office. A residence certificate (within the last six months) showing your registered domicile will be required for identity verification. Please note that the "return travel document" will be prepared while our offices are open (※2). Thank you for your understanding.
(※2 Closed during the New Year holidays: December 28th (Saturday) to January 5th (Sunday) (Open as usual from January 6th (Monday)).)
Please see below for details on what to do if you lose your passport.
"For those who have lost their passport, etc." (Our Association)
https://www.koryu.or.jp/consul/passport/detail7/
3. Regarding bringing in and out of Taiwan There are some items that are restricted from being brought in and out of Taiwan (e.g. heated tobacco products, large amounts of cash, food, pets, etc.), so if you have any questions, please be sure to check with the Taiwanese customs authorities (Ministry of Finance Customs Administration) and other relevant Taiwanese authorities.
Taiwan Customs Department (Ministry of Finance Customs Administration)
https://web.customs.gov.tw/
4. Regarding prevention of infectious diseases, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has announced the following measures to prevent infection for Japanese nationals traveling abroad and those residing in Japan. Please take note of these.
To everyone traveling overseas (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/kenkou/kekkaku-kansenshou18/index_00003.html
FORTH (For Travelers' Health) (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)
https://www.forth.go.jp/index.html
5. Closures during the New Year holidays Our Taipei and Kaohsiung offices will be closed from Saturday, December 28th to Sunday, January 5th. We will be open as usual from Monday, January 6th for the New Year.
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Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Kaohsiung Office Address: 9, 10F, South Heping Building, No. 87, Heping 1st Road, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City
Telephone: (area code 07) 771-4008
From outside Taiwan, please call (area code 886) 7-771-4008
FAX: (area code 07) 771-2734
From outside Taiwan, please call (area code 886) 7-771-2734
E-MAIL: ryoji-k1@ka.koryu.or.jp
Website: https://www.koryu.or.jp/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/JTEATAKAO
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jteatakao/
There are many pickpocket incidents in Taiwan
Dec. 25, 2024, 5:32 p.m.
1. Take adequate measures against theft
Recently, there have been many incidents of pickpocketing in tourist areas such as night markets. In crowded places, please take great care by always carrying your bag in front of you, holding the zipper with your hand, and not randomly placing your belongings in pockets where they can easily be taken out by a third party.
It is also effective to decentralize your valuables, such as not storing your wallet and passport together and keeping unnecessary valuables in the hotel safe.
2. If you are a victim of theft If you are a victim of theft, you should immediately file a report of theft at the police station.
If the stolen items include a credit card, please cancel the service immediately.
If you are unsure whether an item has been stolen or lost, please file a lost property report at a police station.
(※If possible, we would appreciate it if you could contact the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association to inform them of the status of the damage.)
For further information on safety measures, please see below.
"Safety Guide for Japanese Nationals in Taiwan" (our association)
https://www.koryu.or.jp/safety/safety/guidance/
[Contact Information]
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Taipei Office Consular Office Address: Tongtai Commercial Building, No. 28, Qingcheng Street, Songshan District, Taipei City Phone: (02) 2713-8000 (ext. 2111-2112)
FAX: (02) 2713-0975
E-MAIL: ryoji-k1@tp.koryu.or.jp
*This email is automatically sent to the email address provided in your residence notification and the email address registered with Tabi-Regi.
Notice regarding safety measures and closing days during the New Year holidays
Dec. 25, 2024, 5:26 p.m.
1. Safety measures (management of valuables, purchasing overseas travel insurance, etc.)
Thefts have become common. Please take care to store your valuables and passport properly, and in case of loss of your passport, accident, or illness, we strongly recommend that you leave contact information such as your mobile phone number, travel itinerary, and accommodations with your family or family before you leave, and that you take out adequate overseas travel insurance (※1).
(※1 There have been cases where people have become ill or injured during their trip and are forced to seek treatment at a local hospital.)
If you are traveling overseas, including to Taiwan, please register with TabiRegi in advance.
"Tabi-Regi" (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/index.html
For further information on safety measures, please see below.
"Safety Guide for Japanese Nationals in Taiwan" (our association)
https://www.koryu.or.jp/safety/safety/guidance/
2. If you lose your passport If you lose your passport in Taiwan and need to return home immediately, a "return travel document" will be prepared by our Taipei or Kaohsiung office. A residence certificate (within the last six months) showing your registered domicile will be required for identity verification. Please note that the "return travel document" will be prepared while our offices are open (※2). Thank you for your understanding.
(※2 Closed during the New Year holidays: December 28th (Saturday) to January 5th (Sunday) (Open as usual from January 6th (Monday)).)
Please see below for details on what to do if you lose your passport.
"For those who have lost their passport, etc." (Our Association)
https://www.koryu.or.jp/consul/passport/detail7/
3. Regarding bringing in and out of Taiwan There are some items that are restricted from being brought in and out of Taiwan (e.g. heated tobacco products, large amounts of cash, food, pets, etc.), so if you have any questions, please be sure to check with the Taiwanese customs authorities (Ministry of Finance Customs Administration) and other relevant Taiwanese authorities.
Taiwan Customs Department (Ministry of Finance Customs Administration)
https://web.customs.gov.tw/
4. Regarding prevention of infectious diseases, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has announced the following measures to prevent infection for Japanese nationals traveling abroad and those residing in Japan. Please take note of these.
To everyone traveling overseas (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/kenkou/kekkaku-kansenshou18/index_00003.html
FORTH (For Travelers' Health) (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare)
https://www.forth.go.jp/index.html
5. Closures during the New Year holidays Our Taipei and Kaohsiung offices will be closed from Saturday, December 28th to Sunday, January 5th. We will be open as usual from Monday, January 6th for the New Year.
[Contact Information]
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Taipei Office Consular Office Address: Tongtai Commercial Building, No. 28, Qingcheng Street, Songshan District, Taipei City Phone: (02) 2713-8000 (ext. 2111-2112)
FAX: (02) 2713-0975
E-MAIL: ryoji-k1@tp.koryu.or.jp
Website: https://www.koryu.or.jp/
*This email is automatically sent to the email address provided in your residence notification and the email address registered with Tabi-Regi.