United States of America / United States of America (Northern Mariana Islands) travel advisories

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Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs International Safety Information
Travel advisories Updated on March 29, 2023, 4:27 a.m.
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Exercise increased caution

The following information has been provided by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The information is subject to change without notice. This is not a comprehensive list, and you are urged to check the most up-to-date information and details.

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Entry information for travelers from Japan

Post-arrival restrictions

March 24, 2023, 8:32 a.m.

Upon entry (by air) to the United States, all nonimmigrant noncitizens over the age of 18 are required to present proof of vaccination (with some exceptions, see exception categories below).

*In principle, non-immigrants who have not completed vaccination cannot enter the United States, but due to exceptions to the obligation to present proof of vaccination, if they fall under the exception category of A below, they may apply for all or part of A to C in B below. By fulfilling the obligation, it is possible to enter the country without completing the vaccination.

a. Exceptional categories and testing/self-isolation obligations

B Measures to be taken

All travelers are required to submit a "Written Oath". If under the age of 18, a parent or representative must sign the affidavit. If it is difficult for you to sign by yourself, such as because you are young or have a physical or mental disability, a proxy can sign. Children under the age of 2 do not need to submit a declaration.

● CDC (United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) announcement, press release

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p1025-International-Travel-System.html

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2022/s0610-COVID-19-test.html

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/order-safe-travel.html

● CDC, affidavit format

https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/pdf/Proof-of-COVID-19-Vaccination-For-Noncitizen-Nonimigrants-Passenger-Disclosure-and-Attestation.pdf

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.

Local and national news

Information for the past 30 days.

Reminder regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan

March 13, 2023, midnight wide area information
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●March 22nd (Wednesday) to April 23rd (Sunday) is the Islamic month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan.
●Be aware that the threat of terrorism by Islamic extremists tends to increase during and around the above period, and pay due attention to ensuring safety while trying to obtain the latest information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs overseas safety website and news reports. please. Please use "Tabiregi" to collect information.

Changes to the implementation of border measures for people entering and returning from China (Part 4) (Applicable from March 1, 2023)

Feb. 27, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
1. On February 27, changes to the implementation of border measures regarding the novel coronavirus were announced. Temporary measures such as immigration inspections and presentation of negative test certificates before departure are currently being implemented for people entering and returning from China. ) After that, the implementation method will be changed as follows.
Instead of immigration inspection for "all persons who have traveled to China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) (within 7 days) and all persons who have entered China (excluding Hong Kong) on direct passenger flights" We will conduct an immigration inspection as a "sample inspection of up to 20% of those entering Japan on direct passenger flights from China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau)."

Outbreaks of monkeypox (mpox) (outbreaks in multiple countries) (19)

Feb. 17, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
1. Situation of the outbreak On July 23, 2018, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, declared the global spread of monkeypox (mpox) to be a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). On July 25, 2018, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a level 1 infectious disease risk information for monkeypox (mpox) to the world.

Outbreaks of monkeypox (mpox) (outbreaks in multiple countries) (18)

Jan. 20, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
1. Situation of the outbreak On July 23, 2018, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, declared the global spread of monkeypox (mpox) to be a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). On July 25, 2018, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a level 1 infectious disease risk information for monkeypox (mpox) to the world. Since then, the infection has continued to spread, and after the first case of infection was reported in Japan on July 25, 2018, nine cases of infection have been reported by January 19, 2019.

Review of Border Measures for People Entering and Returning from China (Part 3) (Applicable from January 12, 2023)

Jan. 9, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
1. On January 9, the details of the review of border measures regarding the novel coronavirus were announced. Temporary measures such as immigration inspections and presentation of negative pre-departure test certificates are currently being implemented for people entering and returning from China. ), the following is a summary of additional measures that will be applied.

All persons entering Japan on direct passenger flights from Macau will be required to submit a negative test certificate taken within 72 hours before departure, and all immigration tests will be conducted.

Review of Border Measures for People Entering and Returning from China (Part 2) (Applicable from January 8, 2023)

Jan. 4, 2023, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
On January 4, the details of the review of border measures regarding the novel coronavirus were announced. Below is an outline of the temporary measures that will be applied to people entering and returning from China after 0:00 a.m. on January 8 (Japan time).

1. Immigration inspection for those who have traveled to China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) (within 7 days) and those who have traveled directly from China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau) from December 30th. Change the method of immigration inspection to antigen quantification or PCR inspection.

Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates

Information from the past two weeks.

Alert against theft of passports

March 22, 2023, 4:20 a.m.


(Inquiries)
Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu Address: 1742 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817-3201
Phone: (Country Code 1) 808-543-3111
Fax: (Country Code 1) 808-543-3170
home page
https://www.honolulu.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html

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[Alert] Safety measures for protest demonstrations and opposition rallies

March 21, 2023, 8:45 a.m.



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Regarding the issuance of a night-time curfew in Miami Beach (Alert)

March 20, 2023, 7:40 a.m.
1 マイアミビーチ市では、今週末発生した複数の発砲事件を受けて、本日、市長が緊急事態を宣言し、午後11時59分から午前6時までの間、23 Street及びDade Boulevardから南側の地域を対象として夜間外出禁止令を発令しました。外出禁止令は、27日(月)まで継続する見込みです。

2 例年、この時期(春休み時期)には同地域の治安の悪化が見られています。また、外出禁止令発令中は、交通渋滞や飲食店等における営業時間の変更等の可能性があります。対象地域周辺に居住またはお出かけの皆さまにおかれては、不測の事態に巻き込まれないよう報道等により最新情報の収集に努め、危険・混雑が予想される地域への外出は控えるなどの対応をお願いします。

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