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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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)
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.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Victimization of Japanese nationals (purse-snatching incident)
July 2, 2025, 3:30 a.m.
以下のとおり、邦人が被害者となるひったくり事件が発生しましたので、お知らせします。
１ 発生日時
６月２７日（金）午後５時４５分頃
２ 発生場所
サンパウロ市セルケイラ・セーザル地区アウグスタ通り(Rua Augusta)
にある薬局の駐車場
３ 事件概要
被害者は上記地点で、同伴者が薬局内で薬剤師と相談をしていた間、薬局に向かって道路を背に、スマートフォンを取り出して、次の目的地の位置確認を行っていたところ、突然背後から３人組の賊が現れ、手にしていたスマートフォンを奪ってそのまま逃走した。被害者に人的被害はなし。カード情報は別端末からログインをして削除した。
４ 被害品
スマートフォン
５ 防犯対策
（１）スマートフォンを狙った窃盗被害が多発しています。屋外での使用はで
きる限り避け、必要な場合には付近の建物内で使用してください。
（２）賊はどこからどのような形で現れるかわかりません。周囲の状況をよく
確認し、警戒を怠らないように気を付けてください。時折周囲に視線を向けるなど、警戒心を顕示することも効果的です。
（３）特に、夜間や人通りの少ない場所を移動する際は、警戒心を一層強め、
できるだけ車両を利用する等、被害に巻き込まれないように十分ご注意ください。
（４）万が一事件に巻き込まれた際は、抵抗を試みると命の危険もあることか
ら、素直に犯人の要求に従い、逃走・抵抗またはそれと誤解されるような素早い動きは絶対にしないでください。
（５）過去にブラジルの各公館から発出された安全情報は、外務省の海外安全
ホームページ上で履歴を確認することができます。また、当館ホームページ上では「安全の手引き」「邦人被害事例集」の資料を掲載しています。
これらの資料も安全対策のご参考に是非ご活用ください。
●海外安全ホームページ、安全情報発出履歴リンク：https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/od/ryojiMail.html?countryCd=0055
●当館ホームページ、「安全の手引き」、「邦人被害事例集」の資料リンク：
https://www.sp.br.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/SegSP_jp.html
Fraud involving Japanese nationals (unauthorized use of credit cards)
June 19, 2025, 3:35 a.m.
5. Crime Prevention Measures (1) Normally, the sender pays the motorcycle courier delivery fee, so if you receive a cash-on-delivery package that you do not recognize, be suspicious and make sure to check the sender.
(2) After making a credit card payment, check your account balance using your bankbook or online banking to make sure there are no unknown withdrawals, etc. If you find any unknown withdrawals, contact your bank or card company and take the necessary measures immediately, such as temporarily freezing your account.
(3) You can check the history of safety information issued by each diplomatic mission in Brazil on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' overseas safety website. In addition, our website also contains the "Safety Guide" and "Collection of Case Studies of Japanese Nationals Affected."
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 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 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
