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.
Lifting of infectious disease risk information for Mpox
Sept. 12, 2025, midnight Wide area information (infectious diseases)
●The infectious disease risk information level 1 (take extreme caution) regarding Mpox issued for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, the Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic will be lifted.
●Sporadical infections are still being seen around the world, so please stay up to date on the infection situation in your destination and take measures to prevent infection.
Alert regarding piracy and other incidents in the waters of Central and South America
Aug. 15, 2025, midnight wide area information
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Although the number of incidents of piracy and other crimes (Note) in the waters of Central and South America is decreasing, vigilance remains necessary. Operators of ships sailing through these waters and those planning to board such ships should be fully aware of the risk of encountering damage from piracy and other crimes in these waters, make efforts to obtain the latest information, take great care to ensure safety, and, depending on the situation, refrain from boarding ships sailing through these waters.
Note: "Piracy and other incidents" includes "piracy" that occurs on the high seas and "armed robbery" that occurs within territorial waters.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Robbery at a restaurant (Warning)
Sept. 6, 2025, 6:25 a.m.
1. In the afternoon of August 16th, a robber armed with a handgun broke into a restaurant in the Santa Bárbara Occidental district of Bogota (west of the Unicentro shopping center), stole mobile phones, laptops, and other items from customers, and then fled. One of the perpetrators was subsequently arrested.
2. Around 8 p.m. on August 27, a robber armed with a handgun broke into a restaurant in the Santa Bárbara Occidental district of Bogota, robbed approximately 20 customers of valuables, and fled the scene. The restaurant faces a major road, and there was heavy traffic at the time of the crime.
3. Robbery of restaurant patrons in Bogotá occurs regardless of time of day, area, or traffic density (one occurred in the Teusaquillo area in January this year), making it difficult to narrow down the perpetrators. The perpetrators of this type of robbery are after money and valuables, and tend to flee shortly after committing the crime.
4. We recommend the following as crime prevention measures:
(1) If a robber breaks into your establishment while you are eating or drinking, do not shout or make a scene. Instead, remain as still as possible and raise your hands and remain non-resistent. The robber will be excited. If you make any suspicious movements, such as putting your hands in your pockets, the robber may mistakenly think that you intend to resist. Also, if you stare at the robber's face, he may mistakenly think that he remembers your face, increasing the risk of harm. It is important to blend in with the other diners and not stand out as much as possible.
(2) If gunfire occurs, get low and take defensive measures, and if you think you can escape, move outside or to another room and set up a barricade by blocking the door with chairs, desks, etc.
[Contact information]
Embassy of Japan in Colombia
Carrera 7 No.71-21, Torre B Piso 11, Bogota DC
(Opening hours: Weekdays 9:00-12:00, 13:30-17:30)
https://www.colombia.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Robbery cases targeting foreign tourists (Warning)
Sept. 2, 2025, 5:50 a.m.
1. On the night of August 31, a Bulgarian tourist got into a public taxi in the historic center of Cartagena when a robber emerged from the trunk and, in collusion with the driver, robbed his belongings. During a struggle with the robber, the tourist was punched multiple times in the face, suffering minor injuries including bleeding in the mouth.
2. Criminal groups targeting tourists will always exist, but it is possible to minimize the risk by taking basic safety precautions such as avoiding going out late at night and avoiding taxis on the road whenever possible.
3. We recommend the following as crime prevention measures:
(1) Avoid using taxis on the street whenever possible, and use a radio taxi or have the hotel front desk call one for you.
(2) Taxi numbers are displayed not only on the plate but also on the side of the vehicle, so make sure they all match before getting in.
(3) If you are attacked by a robber, do not resist, do not stare at the robber's face (this increases the risk of the victim remembering your face and being killed), and do not make any suspicious movements such as putting your hands in your pockets (if the robber looks at you from his perspective, he may think that the victim will resist with a gun or something, and you may be harmed).
[Contact information]
Embassy of Japan in Colombia
Carrera 7 No.71-21, Torre B Piso 11, Bogota DC
(Opening hours: Weekdays 9:00-12:00, 13:30-17:30)
https://www.colombia.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
