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.
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- March 28, 2025, midnight Alert regarding measles overseas
- Feb. 25, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
- Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)
- Feb. 20, 2025, midnight [Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))
- Feb. 17, 2025, midnight Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
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.
[Wide-area information] Notice of consultation desk regarding special fraud cases
Feb. 25, 2025, midnight wide area information
We will issue a "Notice regarding consultation desk for special fraud cases."
Polio awareness (If you are traveling to a polio-endemic country or region, please consider getting additional vaccinations)
Feb. 21, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
● If you are traveling to a country or region where polio is prevalent, please consider receiving additional vaccinations depending on the local infection situation.
● On May 5, 2014, WHO determined that the polio outbreak was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and has announced that the polio outbreak continues to be a PHEIC.
[Wide-area information] Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3))
Feb. 20, 2025, midnight wide area information
We would like to warn you about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 3)).
Caution regarding overseas travel and stay during Ramadan
Feb. 17, 2025, midnight wide area information
●The period from around Friday, February 28th to around Tuesday, April 1st is the Islamic month of Ramadan and the festival marking the end of Ramadan (Eid al-Fitr).
●During past Ramadan and Eid periods, there have been terrorist attacks carried out by international terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and their supporters.
Please make an effort to obtain the latest information from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Overseas Safety Website, Tabi-Reji, news reports, etc., and take sufficient care to ensure your safety.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
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- April 3, 2025, 3:45 a.m. Victimization of Japanese nationals (occurrence of pickpocketing incidents)
- March 27, 2025, 4 a.m. [Warning] Robbery and shootout occur in Sao Jose dos Pinhais, Parana state
- March 26, 2025, 4 a.m. Fraud involving Japanese nationals (unauthorized use of credit cards)
- March 25, 2025, 4:30 a.m. [Warning] Skimming incident occurs at ATM installed at airport in Sao Paulo state (Japanese victim)
- March 22, 2025, 3:52 a.m. [Warning] Concerns about excessive charges when using credit cards and debit cards issued in Japan
Victimization of Japanese nationals (occurrence of pickpocketing incidents)
April 3, 2025, 3:45 a.m.
Please feel free to use these materials as a reference for safety measures.
● Overseas Safety Homepage, Safety Information Issuance History Link: https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/od/ryojiMail.html?countryCd=0055
●Links to the documents on our Embassy website, "Safety Guide" and "Collection of Casualties of Japanese Nationals":
https://www.sp.br.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/SegSP_jp.html
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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 tell 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
[Warning] Robbery and shootout occur in Sao Jose dos Pinhais, Parana state
March 27, 2025, 4 a.m.
If you happen to encounter a shooting scene, please take the following actions to ensure your safety:
- Immediately leave the shooting scene and maintain as much distance as possible, never approaching it.
- If an incident occurs nearby and it is difficult to evacuate, cover your head with your arms or a bag, etc., lie face down with your feet facing the direction of the gunfire, and do not move from that spot until the gunfire stops and you are able to evacuate.
- Hide in the shadow of a nearby building or sturdy pillar.
When evacuating, stay as low as possible and move into the shade.
If you encounter a criminal carrying a firearm,
・Never resist.
・Do not look directly at the criminal or chase him.
Please take the following actions and make the safety of your life and body your first priority.
(Contact information)
Consulate General of Japan in Curitiba
- Telephone: 41-3322-4919
-e-mail: setorconsular@c1.mofa.go.jp
Fraud involving Japanese nationals (unauthorized use of credit cards)
March 26, 2025, 4 a.m.
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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
[Warning] Skimming incident occurs at ATM installed at airport in Sao Paulo state (Japanese victim)
March 25, 2025, 4:30 a.m.
2月24日午前10時頃、サンパウロ州のグアルーリョス国際空港内の両替所付近に設置されたATMでスキミング被害が発生しました。被害者はATMから現金を引き出すためにクレジットカードをATMの差込口に入れようしましたが、カードが詰まってしまったため、強引にカードを抜き取り、その場を後にしました。後日、カード会社から被害者に対して不審なカード利用があるとの連絡があり、76,000円を不正利用されていることが判明しました。
ＡＴＭを利用する際は以下の点に注意してください。
・利用の際、ＡＴＭに異常や疑わしい点あれば使わないようしてください。
・ＡＴＭの使用中に背後から覗き見をしている者がいないか注意してください。
・ＡＴＭへ挿入したカードが戻ってこないなど問題が発生した際は、銀行のヘルプラインへ電話してください。
・カードの暗証番号はどのような理由でも他人に教えないでください。
・銀行員が利用者から直接暗証番号を聞くことはありません。
・銀行残高や身に覚えの無い引き出しが無いか定期的に確認してください。
（問い合わせ先）
在クリチバ日本国総領事館
－電話：41-3322-4919
－e-mail：setorconsular@c1.mofa.go.jp
[Warning] Concerns about excessive charges when using credit cards and debit cards issued in Japan
March 22, 2025, 3:52 a.m.
最近、日本で発行されたクレジットカードやデビットカードを利用して買い物をした際、実際の金額より非常に高い金額が請求されるという事案が発生しています。
～実際の被害例～
・ガソリンスタンドで日本発行のクレジットカードを使い300レアルを支払おうとした際、数回の読み取りエラーの後、決済が完了した。後日請求明細を確認すると、30万円が請求されていた。
・軽食店で日本発行のクレジットカードを使い50レアルを支払おうとした際、数回の読み取りエラーが発生したため、現金決済を行った。その後、クレジット会社から20万円の決済が通知された。
日本で発行されたクレジットカードやデビットカードを利用した場合は、早急に請求金額を確認するとともに、買い物した際のレシートを保管しておくことをお勧めします。
（問い合わせ先）
在クリチバ日本国総領事館
－電話：41-3322-4919
－e-mail：setorconsular@c1.mofa.go.jp
