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.
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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- 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
- Dec. 16, 2024, midnight Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))
[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.
Warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2))
Dec. 16, 2024, midnight wide area information
We would like to provide you with a warning about special fraud cases (How to avoid becoming a perpetrator (Part 2)).
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
Carnival Caution
Feb. 27, 2025, 12:11 a.m.
1. Carnival in Bolivia runs from March 1st (Saturday) to 4th (Tuesday). The 3rd (Monday) and 4th (Tuesday) are national holidays, and roads are temporarily closed throughout Bolivia, with events such as dancing and parades taking place. Oruro Carnival in particular is counted as one of the three major festivals in South America alongside Rio Carnival, and is also designated an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO, so it attracts many tourists and is a very lively event.
2. Thefts and robberies targeting tourists tend to increase during and around the carnival period. There have been cases of sleeping pill robberies, where the drinks offered to tourists in celebration are laced with sleeping pills, and the victim's property is stolen while he is unconscious. In addition, as people drink more alcohol, there are also many traffic accidents caused by drunk driving.
3. You never know where or how thieves will appear. Always be aware of your surroundings and be on your guard. It is effective to show your vigilance by occasionally looking around you. When you go out, keep your belongings to a minimum and avoid carrying valuables as much as possible, or if you do, keep them distributed.
4. To prevent drunk driving, you should of course always be on your guard when crossing the road, and although it is difficult to keep an eye on the driver when using a taxi or long-distance bus, you should take all possible safety measures, such as always wearing your seat belt when in the vehicle.
5. During Carnival, there is a custom of suddenly spraying strangers with water using water guns. Oruro and La Paz are cold all year round, so if you get wet, you will feel very cold. It is necessary to take measures against water, such as wearing a raincoat.
○Embassy of Japan in Bolivia Address: Calle Rosendo Gutierrez No. 497, esq. Sanchez Lima, La Paz, Bolivia (PO Box 2725)
Telephone: (591-2) 241-9110～3
FAX : (591-2) 241-1919
http://www.bo.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Email: consul.lpz@lz.mofa.go.jp (Consular Section)
○Consular Office in Santa Cruz Address: Calle Saavedra No. 314, Esq. Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Bolivia (PO Box 543)
Phone: (591-3) 333-1329
FAX : (591-3) 335-1022
http://www.bo.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/santacruz.html
Email：consuladojaponscz@lz.mofa.go.jp
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[Cancelled] Caution regarding road closures in La Paz from 5:00 am on February 25th for 48 hours
Feb. 26, 2025, 12:02 p.m.
1 A large-scale strike that was scheduled to take place from 5 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25th, for 48 hours, was to be carried out by the Minibus Drivers Association, one of the public transport workers' organisations in La Paz, demanding a fare increase from the La Paz City Hall, but was canceled after the Minibus Drivers Association accepted the fares proposed by the La Paz City Hall.
2 Minibuses will continue to operate after 5am on February 25th and there are no plans for road closures to be implemented.
3. As there is a possibility of sudden strikes and road closures in the future, we ask that you continue to make efforts to obtain the latest information on an ongoing basis.
○Embassy of Japan in Bolivia Address: Calle Rosendo Gutierrez No. 497, esq. Sanchez Lima, La Paz, Bolivia (PO Box 2725)
Telephone: (591-2) 241-9110～3
FAX : (591-2) 241-1919
http://www.bo.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Email: consul.lpz@lz.mofa.go.jp (Consular Section)
○Consular Office in Santa Cruz Address: Calle Saavedra No. 314, Esq. Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Bolivia (PO Box 543)
Phone: (591-3) 333-1329
FAX : (591-3) 335-1022
http://www.bo.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/santacruz.html
Email：consuladojaponscz@lz.mofa.go.jp
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Precautions when entering Bolivia
Feb. 26, 2025, 9:02 a.m.
1. In some countries in Central and South America, CEBAF (Centros Binacionales de Atencion en Frontera: Bilateral Border Service Centers) are set up near the border, allowing you to complete immigration and entry procedures at one place when crossing the border. In Desaguadero, a town on the shores of Lake Titicaca on the border between Peru and Bolivia, immigration procedures can be completed at CEBAF, located 4km from the town on the Peruvian side, but there are many cases of people forgetting to stamp their passports with the Bolivian entry stamp at this center. It is possible to obtain the forgotten Bolivian entry stamp by paying a penalty at the time of departure inspection from Bolivia, but depending on the person in charge, it may take time, and you may be late for boarding the plane or bus. If you realize that you have forgotten to stamp your entry stamp, please go to the immigration office immediately, pay the penalty, and have the entry stamp stamped.
2. There have been cases where airline staff at Rio de Janeiro Airport have pointed out that "You need a Yellow Card to enter Bolivia from Brazil." Currently, if you are not planning to visit any of the Bolivian government's designated yellow fever risk areas, you do not need to carry a Yellow Card or present it at Bolivian immigration. For details, please check our embassy website linked below. Also, if you are traveling from Bolivia to another country, there are some countries where you are required to carry a Yellow Card upon entry, regardless of the area you are staying in Bolivia. For details, please check the website of the Japanese embassy of the country you plan to visit.
3. There have been a series of accidents involving long-distance buses overturning due to drivers speeding, resulting in many fatalities and injuries. Although wearing seat belts is mandatory in Bolivia, vehicle drivers rarely wear seat belts, and passengers on long-distance buses and taxis rarely wear them either. Although you cannot choose your driver when you get in a vehicle, please do not be influenced by the attitudes of the Bolivian passengers around you and make sure to wear your seat belt as much as possible as a safety measure.
○Embassy of Japan in Bolivia Address: Calle Rosendo Gutierrez No. 497, esq. Sanchez Lima, La Paz, Bolivia (PO Box 2725)
Telephone: (591-2) 241-9110～3
FAX : (591-2) 241-1919
http://www.bo.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Email: consul.lpz@lz.mofa.go.jp (Consular Section)
○Consular Office in Santa Cruz Address: Calle Saavedra No. 314, Esq. Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Bolivia (PO Box 543)
Phone: (591-3) 333-1329
FAX : (591-3) 335-1022
http://www.bo.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/santacruz.html
Email：consuladojaponscz@lz.mofa.go.jp
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Caution regarding road closures in La Paz for 48 hours from 5:00 on February 25th
Feb. 26, 2025, 8:17 a.m.
1. The Minibus Drivers Association, one of the public transport workers' organizations in La Paz, has announced a large-scale strike for 48 hours starting at 5 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25th, demanding a fare increase from La Paz City Hall.
2. Not only will minibus services be suspended in La Paz, but road closures are planned in 38 locations across the city, making it difficult to travel to the airport or downtown, and commuting to work, which is expected to have a significant impact on logistics, economic activity, and citizens' lives.
3. When going out, we recommend that you make an effort to obtain the latest information, including the operation status of each means of transport, and that you leave with as much time as possible. In addition, please avoid unintentionally approaching road closures and keep in mind the need to stock up on daily necessities.
○Embassy of Japan in Bolivia Address: Calle Rosendo Gutierrez No. 497, esq. Sanchez Lima, La Paz, Bolivia (PO Box 2725)
Telephone: (591-2) 241-9110～3
FAX : (591-2) 241-1919
http://www.bo.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
Email: consul.lpz@lz.mofa.go.jp (Consular Section)
○Consular Office in Santa Cruz Address: Calle Saavedra No. 314, Esq. Cochabamba, Santa Cruz, Bolivia (PO Box 543)
Phone: (591-3) 333-1329
FAX : (591-3) 335-1022
http://www.bo.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/santacruz.html
Email：consuladojaponscz@lz.mofa.go.jp
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