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.
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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Table of contents
- 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)
- March 28, 2025, midnight Alert regarding measles overseas
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.
Alert regarding measles overseas
March 28, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● Measles outbreaks have been reported overseas, and there is a risk of contracting measles at your travel destination.
● If you are traveling abroad, check your vaccination history, and if you do not have a record of having received routine vaccinations, consider getting vaccinated in advance.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Admission regulations for the Embassy of Japan in Mexico
May 21, 2025, 9:15 a.m.
The rules for entering the Embassy of Japan in Mexico have changed. Please note that wearing hats, helmets, sunglasses, or any other items that impair personal identification is now prohibited when entering the building.
Masks are not prohibited for hygienic reasons, however, building staff may ask you to remove them temporarily to check your identity, so please cooperate with this.
If you are planning to visit the consular or cultural affairs offices of the Embassy in Japan in the future, please bear the above points in mind.
There will be no changes to the entry procedures at the Embassy of Japan in Mexico.
*If you have any questions, please contact the embassy listed below.
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Embassy of Japan in Mexico
Address: Paseo de la Reforma No. 243, Torre Mapfre Piso 9, Col. Cuauhtemoc, CP 06500
Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico.
Tel: (+52)55-5211-0028 (If the main number is out of service: (+52)55-7100-3164)
Fax:(+52)55-5207-7030
HP: https://www.mx.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
[Warning] Caution regarding actions near the US-Mexico border
May 15, 2025, 8:40 a.m.
The security situation in Mexican states near the US-Mexico border continues to be unstable. Many criminal organizations exist near the border, and in addition to roadblocks, murder, robbery, and other violent crimes committed by these organizations, there are frequent kidnappings of foreigners, and there is a risk that Japanese people may become involved in these crimes.
Additionally, in order to strengthen crackdowns on drug smuggling and illegal immigration, the Mexican government has deployed its National Guard near the border, and the US government has similarly dispatched military forces to the border. There are concerns about the impact on public safety in various ways due to backlash against these measures, as well as irregular immigrants who have been deported from the US and immigrants who remain in Mexico. If you are in the border area, please continue to take sufficient safety measures, and if you sense anything unusual in your surroundings, please leave the area quickly, and act with caution to avoid becoming involved in a crime.
Furthermore, kidnapping is a widespread organized crime throughout Mexico, including near the US-Mexico border, and has become a well-established business aimed at ransom. It is important to always be prepared to protect yourself, specifically by remaining inconspicuous, making sure your actions are not predicted, and remaining vigilant.
(Contact information)
Embassy of Japan in MexicoAddress: Paseo de la Reforma No. 243, Torre Mapfre Piso 9, Col. Cuauhtemoc, CP 06500 Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico.
Tel: +52(55)5211-0028 (If the main number is out of service: +52(55)7100-3164)
Fax:+52(55)5207-7030
Email: ryojibu@me.mofa.go.jp
★The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety website provides a variety of materials summarizing safety precautions to take when traveling abroad, so please use them to help you with your overseas safety measures.
<Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website (Mexico)>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_264.html#ad-image-0
<Golgo 13's overseas safety measures manual for small and medium-sized enterprises>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/anzen_info/golgo13xgaimusho.html
<Overseas Safety Cheat Sheet>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/toranomaki.pdf
<Safety Measures for Overseas Assignments>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/pamph_08.pdf
<Q&A on measures against threats and kidnappings overseas>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/pamph_04.pdf
★If you are the victim of a crime, please contact the Consular Section of our Embassy.
If there are any changes to the information on your residence notification due to moving, returning to your home country, changes in family composition, etc., please make the necessary changes online (https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html) or submit the change notification to our Embassy by fax, mail, or emailing a scanned version of the notification to us.
Change notification format: https://www.mx.emb-japan.go.jp/files/000180336.doc
★Information that should be widely disseminated, such as information concerning the safety of Japanese nationals, will be sent to the email address registered in your residence notification. To register to receive, delete, or change your email address for other information-related notifications from the Embassy, please visit the following URL.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/mailmz/menu?emb=mx
★If you have signed up for TabiReji and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving emails from the URL below.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete
Demonstrations and other protests against the rights of teachers and staff
May 15, 2025, 7:25 a.m.
A large-scale demonstration march has been called for starting at around 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 15th, from the Independence Monument on Reforma Avenue in Mexico City to the Zocalo.
This demonstration is being held with the aim of asserting the rights of teachers and staff, but there is a possibility that some of the participants may become violent and commit extreme acts such as throwing stones, damaging property, and arson.
Additionally, surrounding roads may be closed, causing major traffic disruptions.
If you approach areas where such activities are taking place carelessly, you may not only experience traffic congestion, but also be involved in a traffic accident or become the victim of a crime, which is extremely dangerous, so please do not approach these areas.
(Contact information)
Embassy of Japan in MexicoAddress: Paseo de la Reforma No. 243, Torre Mapfre Piso 9, Col. Cuauhtemoc, CP 06500 Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico.
Tel: +52(55)5211-0028 (If the main number is out of service: +52(55)7100-3164)
Fax:+52(55)5207-7030
Email: ryojibu@me.mofa.go.jp
★The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety website provides a variety of materials summarizing safety precautions to take when traveling abroad, so please use them to help you with your overseas safety measures.
<Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website (Mexico)>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcinfectionspothazardinfo_264.html#ad-image-0
<Golgo 13's overseas safety measures manual for small and medium-sized enterprises>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/anzen_info/golgo13xgaimusho.html
<Overseas Safety Cheat Sheet>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/toranomaki.pdf
<Safety Measures for Overseas Assignments>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/pamph_08.pdf
<Q&A on measures against threats and kidnappings overseas>
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/pamph/pdf/pamph_04.pdf
★If you are the victim of a crime, please contact the Consular Section of our Embassy.
If there are any changes to the information on your residence notification due to moving, returning to your home country, changes in family composition, etc., please make the necessary changes online (https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html) or submit the change notification to our Embassy by fax, mail, or emailing a scanned version of the notification to us.
Change notification format: https://www.mx.emb-japan.go.jp/files/000180336.doc
★Information that should be widely disseminated, such as information concerning the safety of Japanese nationals, will be sent to the email address registered in your residence notification. To register to receive, delete, or change your email address for other information-related notifications from the Embassy, please visit the following URL.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/mailmz/menu?emb=mx
★If you have signed up for TabiReji and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving emails from the URL below.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete
