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.
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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)
- 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.
Notice of relocation of the Consulate-General of Japan in Sao Paulo
June 2, 2025, 9 p.m.
1. Address and contact details of the new Consulate-General of Japan in Sao Paulo Address: Avenida Paulista, 2300
22° andar
CEP 01310-200
Bela Vista - Sao Paulo - SP - Brasil
(1 minute walk from Consolacao subway station, 2 minutes walk from Paulista subway station)
*We do not have a parking lot at our hotel, but there is a paid parking lot in the basement of the building available. If you require parking, please make your own arrangements.
Email:consuladojapao-sp@sp.mofa.go.jp
Phone: (11) 3254-0100
* Emergency phone number: (11) 98437-9714 (if the main phone line is not connected during the relocation period)
FAX: (11) 3254-0110
2. Restrictions on consular counter use due to the relocation: Due to the relocation work from the current Consulate General, the consular counter will be open only for a limited time on June 26th (Thursday), 27th (Friday), and 30th (Monday) due to the system and goods relocation work. The consular counter will only be available for emergency case response (protection of Japanese nationals), notifications of family register and nationality, and overseas voting-related affairs. If you wish to use the above services, please contact the email address or phone number mentioned in 1 above in advance and come to the "current Consulate General (Top Center, 2nd floor)".
・Please note that from June 26th to 30th, it will not be possible to apply for or receive various certificates, passports, or visas. (Online applications for certificates and passports can be made, but applications will not be reviewed during this period. Online applications made during this period will be reviewed sequentially from July 1st (Tuesday).)
・Applications for government-sponsored study abroad (deadline: June 27th) will be accepted as usual at the current Consulate General (Top Center, 3rd floor) on June 26th (Thursday) and 27th (Friday).
3. Consular services will resume as usual at the new office (see above 1) from Tuesday, July 1st.
Please note that voting at overseas diplomatic missions for the 27th regular election for the House of Councillors in July will be held at the new office. More details will be announced at a later date.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
-Information on our website-
Japanese (https://www.sp.br.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/jimusho_iten.html)
Portuguese (em portugues)
(https://www.sp.br.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_pt/jimusho_iten.html)
*If you have registered with TabiRegi and do not wish to receive emails, please follow the procedure to change or stop receiving emails at the URL below.
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*If you have submitted a "Residence Notification" and have returned to your home country or moved, please follow the procedure below.
＜Returning to Japan＞
If you have submitted a paper residence notification, please submit a return notification to our Embassy by email or other means.
If you are using ORRnet, please complete the procedure from the following URL.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html
＜Relocation＞
Please submit a paper residence notification to the nearest Japanese diplomatic mission or use ORRnet to submit your residence notification.
*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please encourage your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to file a Residence Notification (for stays of 3 months or more) or register with Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than 3 months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.
[Contact Information]
Consulate-General of Japan in Sao Paulo, Consular Section
Phone (55-11)3254-0100
Email: cgjassist@sp.mofa.go.jp
Homepage https://www.sp.br.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
