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.
[Warning] Earthquake occurs in Taiwan
Jan. 21, 2025, 2:46 a.m.
(reference)
Ministry of Transportation Central Weather Bureau website
https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/C/
Download the Central Weather Bureau Earthquake App
https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/C/S/eservice/app/app_e.html
Download the weather app from the Central Weather Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications
https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/C/S/eservice/app/app_w.html
National Disaster Prevention and Relief Science and Technology Center Official LINE
https://linevoom.line.me/user/_dUYw2BhYBym-OpC2gsao6pnoUxK0UmI2obWVFYM
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Taipei Office Safety Guide for Japanese Nationals Living Abroad
https://www.koryu.or.jp/safety/safety/guidance/
1. Earthquakes occur intermittently in Taiwan.
2. Those who are planning to travel to or stay in Taiwan, or those already in Taiwan, are advised to pay close attention to the latest information through media reports and to take measures to prepare for natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis.
3. If you are affected by a disaster, please follow the instructions of the Taiwanese authorities to ensure your own safety and contact your family in Japan and the Kaohsiung Office of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association.
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/
[Warning] Earthquake occurs in Taiwan
Jan. 21, 2025, 2:31 a.m.
(reference)
Ministry of Transportation Central Weather Bureau website
https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/C/
Download the Central Weather Bureau Earthquake App
https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/C/S/eservice/app/app_e.html
Download the weather app from the Central Weather Bureau, Ministry of Transportation and Communications
https://www.cwa.gov.tw/V8/C/S/eservice/app/app_w.html
National Disaster Prevention and Relief Science and Technology Center Official LINE
https://linevoom.line.me/user/_dUYw2BhYBym-OpC2gsao6pnoUxK0UmI2obWVFYM
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association Taipei Office Safety Guide for Japanese Nationals Living Abroad
https://www.koryu.or.jp/safety/safety/guidance/
1. Earthquakes occur intermittently in Taiwan.
2. Those who are planning to travel to or stay in Taiwan, or those already in Taiwan, are advised to pay close attention to the latest information through media reports and to take measures to prepare for natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis.
3. If you are affected by a disaster, please follow the instructions of the Taiwanese authorities to ensure your own safety and contact your family in Japan and the Taipei Office of the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association.
Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, Taipei Office
Address: No. 28, Qingcheng Street, Songshan District, Taipei City Tel: (area code 02)-2713-8000
From outside Taiwan, please call (area code 886)-2-2713-8000
From outside Taiwan, please call (area code 886)-2-2713-0975
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 closure days during the Chinese New Year
Jan. 20, 2025, 4:36 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 resident's card (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 Chinese New Year period: Saturday, January 25th to Sunday, February 2nd (normal opening hours will resume from Monday, February 3rd).)
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. Closures during the Chinese New Year holiday Our office will be closed from Saturday, January 25th to Sunday, February 2nd. We will be open as usual from Monday, February 3rd.
(In addition, the office will be closed on Saturday, February 8, which is a substitute working day designated by the Executive Yuan of Taiwan.)
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 closure days during the Chinese New Year
Jan. 17, 2025, 7:51 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 Chinese New Year period: Saturday, January 25th to Sunday, February 2nd (normal opening hours will resume from Monday, February 3rd).)
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. Closures during the Chinese New Year holiday Our office will be closed from Saturday, January 25th to Sunday, February 2nd. We will be open as usual from Monday, February 3rd.
(In addition, the office will be closed on Saturday, February 8th, which is designated as a substitute working day by the Executive Yuan of Taiwan.)
[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.
