People's Republic of China / China travel advisories

China: Caution regarding various events and activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War

Aug. 5, 2025, midnight spot information

We would like to issue a warning regarding various events and activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

China: Caution regarding China's "Anti-Espionage Law"

July 22, 2025, midnight spot information

We issue a warning regarding China's "Anti-Espionage Law"

Caution during typhoon season (Sea of Japan, North Pacific Ocean, South China Sea, etc.)

May 30, 2025, midnight wide area information

● In countries and regions bordering the Sea of Japan, the Northwest Pacific Ocean, and the South China Sea, typhoon season usually runs from June to November. Please pay close attention to meteorological information on a daily basis and take precautions in advance, such as stockpiling disaster prevention supplies, drinking water, and food.

Consular Service (Yanji City) September 19th (Friday) and September 20th (Saturday)

Aug. 18, 2025, 5:25 p.m.

■Points to note○Passport application and issuanceIt takes approximately one month after applying for a passport for it to be issued, so please make sure that your current passport is still valid for a sufficient period of time and consider applying for a passport replacement as soon as possible (you can apply for a passport replacement if the remaining validity period of your passport is less than one year).
For passport applications through our on-site consular service, after making a reservation, you will need to either mail your application documents to the Consular Section of our Consulate or apply online.
Please see below for information on required documents and how to apply for a passport online.
https://www.shenyang.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00113.html

Passports will only be issued to those who have been notified by the Consulate-General of Japan that their passports are available for collection and who have made a reservation to collect them at a consular service center by Wednesday, September 10th.

○Applying for a certificate If you have submitted an online residence notification, you may be able to apply for a certificate online. Please see below for details.
https://www.shenyang.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_01322.html

○ Application and issuance of My Number CardsAs of May 27, 2024, it has become possible to continue using My Number Cards even after moving abroad. Overseas residents who do not currently have a My Number Card (limited to those who moved abroad on or after October 5, 2015) can apply for a My Number Card for those who have moved abroad. Applications can be made at our counter, through our consular service, or by mail, but to receive the card at a later date, you will need to come back to our counter or our consular service in person.
*For information on how to apply for and receive a My Number Card (new issuance) for those who have emigrated overseas, please see https://www.kojinbango-card.go.jp/apprec/abroad/procedure/

Required documents: (1) Passport (2) One photo (taken within the last 6 months) Photo specifications: 45mm x 35mm, plain (uniform) background
(3) Application for issuance of My Number Card and application for issuance/renewal of electronic certificate (4) Request for setting a PIN for My Number Card and electronic certificate [for those who have moved overseas]
*You do not need to submit or send the My Number Card/Electronic Certificate PIN Setting Sheet, but please keep it in a safe place after filling it out or entering it.

The issuance of My Number cards will be limited to those who have been notified by the Consulate-General of Japan that they are available for collection and who have made a reservation to collect their My Number cards at a consular service center by Wednesday, September 10th. (Please be sure to bring your passport to the center.)

Our website: https://www.shenyang.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_01693.html

[Contact information]
Consular Section, Consulate General of Japan in Shenyang TEL: 024-2322-7490 FAX: 024-2385-2430
HP: http://www.shenyang.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/index.html
Email: ryoji@ya.mofa.go.jp
Address: No. 50, Shisiwei Road, Heping District, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province (enter through the west gate on the South Sijing Street side)

*If you have already returned to Japan, or moved to another country or another region in China, and have not yet submitted a return notification or change notification to our Embassy, please see the following link and submit it.
https://www.shenyang.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/fr_worklead_zairyu.html

Traffic restrictions on roads, subways, and buses in Beijing (August 15th (Friday), 16th (Saturday), and 17th (Sunday))

Aug. 15, 2025, 4:35 p.m.

(6) Specific Road 1 (from 5:30 PM on August 16th until the end of the activity)
From the north exit of Fuyou Street, via Fuyou Street, North Xinhua Street, east of Hepingmen Intersection, Qiansanmen Avenue, and Chongwenmen Intersection; north from Beijing Station West Street (south side of the road) and the east exit of Beijing Railway Station East Street (east exit not included); west from the east exit of Jinbao Street (east exit not included) via the west side of the East Second Ring Road (bypass not included); north via Jinbao Street, Jingyu Hutong, Dong'anmen Avenue, Donghuamen Avenue, and Donghuamen Intersection; north via North Jizhi Avenue, Jingshanqian Avenue, and Wenjin Street to the area inside the north exit of Fuyou Street; from the south exit of Fuyou Street at Chang'an Avenue to Fuxingmen Bridge (Fuxingmen Bridge not included); and from Jianguomen Bridge on Jianguomenwai Avenue to Guomao Bridge (Fuxingmen Bridge not included).
All other vehicles are prohibited from entering the area except for those with a valid activity permit. Residents of the area with valid permits and personnel with activity permits may enter the area by following designated routes.

(7) Specific Road 2 (August 16th, from 5:30 PM until the end of the activity)
Donghuamen Street, Beiheyan Street (from Sandan Intersection to Donghuamen Street East Exit), Jingshan East, West, Hou Street, Beihai Southmen Parking Lot, Xuanwumen East Street, Qianmen West Street, Qianmen East Road, Qianmen Pedestrian Street, Sooty Street, Qianmen East Street, Chongwenmen West Street, Zhengyang Market Parking Lot, South Xinhua Street, Qingnian Street, and East Shaman Street Other vehicles are prohibited from passing or parking, except for vehicles with activity-specific certificates.

(8) Specific Road 3 (August 16th, from 6:00 PM to the end of the activity)
From Chaoyangmen Bridge to Dongbianmen Bridge on the East Second Ring Road.
Except for vehicles and personnel with a license for activities only, all other vehicles and pedestrians are prohibited from passing through. Public vehicles may detour east and west via Higashi-Shijujo Bridge and Hirokomon Bridge.

(9) Specific Road 4 (from 12:30 a.m. on August 17th until the end of the activity)
Fuxingmen Bridge, Fuxingmenwai Street, and Fuxing Road from Mokusei Bridge to Xinxing Bridge.
Except for vehicles and personnel with event-specific permits, all other vehicles and pedestrians are prohibited from passing through. Public vehicles may detour via Guang'an Road, Zizhuyuan Road, and Xizhimenwai Avenue.

(10) Specific Road 5 (August 17, 1:00 AM to the end of activities)
Except for vehicles and personnel with licenses for mainline and bypass activities from south to north on the West Second Ring Road from Fuxingmen Bridge to Guanyuan Bridge, all other vehicles and pedestrians are prohibited from passing through.

(11) Specific Road 6 (from 1:10 a.m. on August 17 until the end of the event)
Ping'anli West Street, Di'anmen West Street, Di'anmen East Street, Zhang Zizhong Road to East Shijujo Bridge.
All other vehicles are prohibited from passing through, except for those with event-specific permits.

(12) Specific Road 7 (from 1:30 a.m. on August 17 until the end of the activity)
From Dongzhimen Bridge to Dongbianmen Bridge on the East Second Ring Road, all vehicles and pedestrians are prohibited from passing through, except for vehicles and personnel with activity permits.

(13) Specific Road 9 (from 1:40 a.m. on August 17 until the end of the activity)
All vehicles are prohibited from passing through except those with special permits for activities on Workers' Stadium North Road, Agricultural Exhibition Hall South Road, Chaoyang Park South Road, Tianshui Garden Street, and Jintai Road.

(14) During traffic control hours, passengers and general vehicles visiting Beijing Railway Station may travel one-way from the Dongbianmen Bridge on the East Second Ring Road via Chongwenmen East Street, Beijing Station West Street, Beijing Station East Street, and the East Second Ring Road.

※Reference
https://jtgl.beijing.gov.cn/jgj/jgxx/gsgg/jttg/bjsgajgajtgljtg/743731578/index.html

2. Subway Station Closures, Transfer Suspension, and Road Closures (1) Line 1, Ba Tong Line, Communication University: August 16, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Shikei: August 16th, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Dayawang Road: August 16th, 16:50 - last train Guomao: August 16th, 16:00 - last train Yong'anli: August 16th, 16:00 - last train Jianguomen: August 16th, 16:00 - last train Dongdan: August 16th, 16:00 - last train Wangfujing: August 16th, 16:00 - last train Tiananmen East and West: August 16th, 16:00 - last train Xidan: August 16th, 16:00 - last train Fuxing Men: August 16th, 16:00 - last train Wu● (tree with fruit) Pine: August 16th, 19:00 - 21:00
Happosan: August 16th 19:00-21:00

(2) Line 2 Fuxing Gate: August 16th, 16:00 ~ last train Changchun Street: August 16th, 17:00 ~ last train Xuanwumen: August 16th, 17:00 ~ last train Qianmen: August 16th, 16:00 ~ last train Chongwenmen: August 16th, 17:00 ~ last train Jianguomen: August 16th, 16:00 ~ last train
Asayoumon: August 16th 19:00-22:25
Seishuitan: August 16th 19:40-22:00

(3) Line 4 Xidan: August 16th, 19:40 ~ Last train Xuanwumen: August 16th, 17:00 ~ Last train

(4) Line 5, Dengshikou: August 16th, 17:00 - Last train Dongdan: August 16th, 16:00 - Last train Chongwenmen: August 16th, 17:00 - Last train

(5) Route 6 Chaoyang Gate: August 16th, 7:00 PM to 10:25 PM

(6) Route 8 Zhuxinzhuang: August 16th, 18:45-21:10
Okutai Center: August 16th 19:00-21:30
Jinyu Hutong: August 16th, 17:00 - last train Wangfujing: August 16th, 16:00 - last train Qianmen: August 16th, 16:00 - last train Yongdingmen-gai: August 16th, 19:00 - 22:00
Eikai: August 16th, 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

(7) Line 10, Guomao, August 16th, 7:00 PM - Last Train

(8) Route 14, Dayawang Road: August 16th, 16:50 - last train Yongdingmen-wai: August 16th, 19:00 - 22:00

(9) Route 19 Taihei Bridge: August 16th, 19:40-22:00
Seishuitan: August 16th 19:40-22:00

(10) Shohei Line Shushinsho: August 16th 18:45-21:10


3. Local buses: Many routes and sections of local buses are also subject to time-based restrictions, so please refer to the links below.
http://www.bjbus.com/home/fun_news_detail.php?uNewsCode=00010377&uNewsType=1&uSec=00000177&uSub=00000178


(Contact information)
Embassy of Japan in China (Consular Section)
Consular Section - Direct Line: (Country Code 86)-(0)10-6532-5964 (09:00-17:30)
In case of an emergency, we are available even during closing hours.
Email: zairyu@pk.mofa.go.jp
HP: https://www.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
*This email is automatically sent to the email addresses registered for your residence notification, Tabi-Regi, and email newsletter.

Caution as Typhoon No. 11 approaches

Aug. 11, 2025, 5:20 p.m.

1. The China Meteorological Observatory has reported that as of 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 11, Typhoon Podul is located approximately 1,270 km southeast of Taiwan, and is forecast to gradually gain strength before making landfall on the eastern coast of Taiwan, and then approach the southern Fujian Province and the eastern coast of Guangdong Province from the afternoon of Wednesday, August 13, and is urging people to be on the lookout for strong winds and rain.
In the sea areas along the typhoon's path and surrounding areas, not only are strong winds and heavy rain expected, but in some places, damage from high waves, flooding, landslides, and other factors is also expected, as well as impacts on various transportation services, including air routes.

2. Therefore, if you are planning to travel to or stay in these areas, please make an effort to gather typhoon information and local weather information by referring to the related websites listed below, and if damage from the typhoon is expected, please refrain from traveling or going out, or change your itinerary, travel route, or places to visit, and make efforts to ensure your safety to avoid being caught up in disasters or accidents.
In addition, those who are already in the area should collect the latest information from the media and relevant organizations in preparation for disasters, keep flashlights, portable radios, etc. close at hand, stockpile drinking water and food, inform family members and others of emergency contact details, check evacuation sites in advance, and take shelter in a safe place if necessary.
Even after the typhoon has passed, there is a risk of unpredictable secondary disasters, such as landslides caused by loose ground, so please be careful.

《Reference》
Japan Meteorological Agency (Typhoon Information): http://www.jma.go.jp/jp/typh/
China Meteorological Administration: http://www.cma.gov.cn/
China Central Meteorological Observatory: http://www.nmc.cn/

3. If you are caught up in a disaster, please make efforts to ensure your safety by following warnings issued by local meteorological authorities, etc., and contact your family members in Japan and the Consulate General.

4. Before traveling abroad, be sure to inform your family, friends, workplace, etc. of your travel itinerary and contact information at your destination in case of an emergency. If you are staying for more than three months, be sure to submit a residence notification form in case of an emergency. (http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj/toko/todoke/zairyu/index.html)
Also, if you are traveling or on a business trip of less than three months, please register with Tabi-Regi so that you can receive safety information as needed while you are abroad.
(For details, see https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/#)
If you have registered for TabiRegi and would like to stop receiving emails, please follow the procedure to stop receiving emails from the URL below.
https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/simple/delete

○Consulate-General of Japan in Guangzhou○
(Area code 020)-8334-3009 (Main)
(Area code 020)-8501-5005 (Main)
In case of an emergency, we are available even during closing hours.
Website: http://www.guangzhou.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/

Consular and Visa Service Hours: Passports, Certificates, Family Registration Procedures, etc.: 8:45-12:00, 13:45-17:00 (Except on closed days)
Visa for visitors to Japan: 8:45-12:00, 13:45-15:00 (excluding closed days)

*If you have submitted a residence notification and have moved to an address outside of our jurisdiction, please contact us at ryoji@ko.mofa.go.jp with your name, passport number, and approximate date of move.
*If you are registered with TabiRegi and do not require emails, please change your registration yourself. https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/tabireg/
*In order to protect your family, friends, and colleagues in the event of a disaster or unrest, please inform your acquaintances, business travelers, and tourists to submit a Residence Notification (for stays of three months or more) or register with Tabi-Regi (for stays of less than three months) so that information on safety measures can reach as many people as possible.

Traffic restrictions on roads, subways, and buses in Beijing (Saturday, August 9th and Sunday, August 10th)

Aug. 7, 2025, 7:15 p.m.

1. Please refer to our website for a detailed map of areas subject to road restrictions.
https://www.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100885762.pdf

(1) Around Tiananmen Square (from 6:00 p.m. on August 9 until the end of the activity)
North of Jinshui Bridge in front of Tiananmen Square, south of the Wumen Gate of the Forbidden City, from Xihuamen Intersection to Xihuamen Road (excluding Xihuamen Intersection), Xitunzihe Road, Dongtunzihe Road, Donghuamen Road to Donghuamen Intersection (excluding Donghuamen Intersection), East of the Square, West Side Road, West of the General Hall, Zhongshan Park, Workers' Cultural Palace, Forbidden City, and Shenwumen Square.
All vehicles are prohibited from passing through the area except for those with a special activity certificate. Regular vehicles can take detours via Zhengyi Road, Shibei Hutong, and Beixinhua Street.

(2) Chang'an Avenue 1 (from 6:00 p.m. on August 9th until the end of the event)
From the south exit of Fuyou Street to Jianguomen Bridge (excluding the south exit of Fuyou Street and Jianguomen Bridge), no vehicles are allowed to board or alight, and no non-vehicles are allowed to pass through. Non-vehicles may take a detour via North Xinhua Street, Fuyou Street, or the East Second Ring Road service road.

(3) Specific Road 1 (from 7:00 PM on August 9th until the end of the activity)
From the north exit of Fuyou Street, via Fuyou Street, North Xinhua Street, eastward to Hepingmen Intersection, Qianmen Street, Chongwenmen Intersection, Beijing Station West Street (excluding the south side of the road), Beijing Station East Street (excluding the south side of the road), northward from the east exit of Beijing Station East Street (excluding the east exit), westward from the east exit of Jinbao Street (excluding the east exit) via the west side of the East Second Ring Road Bypass (excluding the bypass), northward via Jinbao Street, Jingyu Hutong, Dong'anmen Street, Donghuamen Street, Donghuamen Intersection, North Jizhi Street, Jingshanqian Street, Wenjin Street, and the area inside the north exit of Fuyou Street. This area does not include the area from the south exit of Fuyou Street on Chang'an Avenue to the Jianguomen Bridge.
All vehicles are prohibited from passing through the area except for those with a special permit for activities. Regular vehicles are allowed to detour around Ping'an Avenue and the east and west sides of Tiananmen Square.

(4) Specific Road 2 (from 7:00 PM on August 9th until the end of the activity)
Qianmen East Road, Qianmen Pedestrian Street, Meishi Street, Xuanwumen East Street, Qianmen West Street, and Donghuamen Street are closed to all vehicles except those with a special permit for special activities. Regular vehicles may detour via Xuanwumen Inner Street and the east and west sides of Tiananmen Square.

(5) Chang'an Avenue 2 (from 9:00 PM on August 9th until the end of the event)
All vehicles except those with a special operating permit are prohibited from passing through the area from the south exit of Fuyou Street on Chang'an Avenue to Jianguomen Bridge (excluding the Jianguomen Bridge). Regular vehicles can take a detour via Xidan North Avenue, Xuanwumennei Avenue, or East Second Ring Road.

(6) Chang'an Avenue 3 (from 12:30 a.m. on August 10 until the end of the event)
All vehicles except those with a special operating certificate are prohibited from passing through the area from the south exit of Fuyou Street on Chang'an Avenue via Fuxingmen Bridge, Fuxingmen Waidajie, and Fuxing Road to Xinxing Bridge (excluding Xinxing Bridge). Regular vehicles may detour via Fuchengmen Nei and Waidajie, Fushi Road, Lianshi Road, and West Third Ring Road.

(7) During traffic control hours, passengers and general vehicles visiting Beijing Railway Station may travel one-way from Dongbianmen Bridge on the East Second Ring Road via Chongwenmen East Street, Beijing Station West Street, Beijing Station East Street, and the East Second Ring Road.

*For reference: Notice of temporary traffic management measures for taking control of Guanyu-to-section roads (Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau Public Security Traffic Management Bureau)
https://jtgl.beijing.gov.cn/jgj/jgxx/gsgg/jttg/bjsgajgajtgljtg/743725015/index.html


2. Subway Station Closures, Transfer Suspension, and Road Closure Areas (1) Line 1, Ba Tong Line, Communication University: August 9, 8:20 PM to August 9, 9:10 PM
Tiananmen West and East: August 9th, 18:00 - End of activities Dongdan: August 9th, 18:00 - Last train on August 9th Jianping Gate: August 9th, 21:00 - August 9th, 21:40
Wangfujing: August 9th 18:00 - August 9th last train

(2) Line 2, Jianguomen Gate: August 9, 9:00 PM to August 9, 9:40 PM
Heping Gate: August 9th, 7:00 PM - last train on August 9th Chongwen Gate: August 9th, 7:00 PM - last train on August 9th Xuanwu Gate: August 9th, 9:00 PM - last train on August 9th Qianmen Gate: August 9th, 6:00 PM - last train on August 9th

(3) Line 5 Dongdan: August 9th, 18:00 to the last train on August 9th Chongwenmen: August 9th, 19:00 to the last train on August 9th

(4) Line 8 Wangfujing: August 9th, 18:00 - August 9th last train Jinyu Hutong: August 9th, 19:00 - August 9th last train Qianmen: August 9th, 18:00 - August 9th last train


3. Local buses Many routes and sections of local buses are also subject to time-based restrictions, so please refer to the links below.
https://baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1839756734439737969&wfr=spider&for=pc


(Contact information)
Embassy of Japan in China (Consular Section)
Consular Section - Direct Line: (Country Code 86)-(0)10-6532-5964 (09:00-17:30)
In case of an emergency, we are available even during closing hours.
Email: ryoji@pk.mofa.go.jp
HP: https://www.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html

Overseas Safety Measures Information (April to June 2025)

Aug. 5, 2025, 11 a.m.

○ Public Safety Overview Public safety in Shandong Province is said to be relatively good, but various crimes occur on a daily basis, and sometimes violent crimes occur.
The types of crimes committed in this area include violent crimes such as murder, theft, sexual crimes such as molestation and voyeurism, and illegal drug crimes. In particular, there are many cases of fraud, and there is a constant stream of telecommunications fraud that abuses the electronic payment functions of services such as WeChat and Alipay.
In addition, the area has strengthened its crackdown on drunk driving, and not only should you not drive after drinking, but you should also not ride in a vehicle driven by someone who has been drinking, and you should be careful not to let someone who has been drinking drive your own vehicle. Furthermore, sexual services such as prostitution are prohibited, and those who purchase sex are also subject to crackdowns.
○ Crime Prevention Measures In the past, there have been cases of Japanese nationals becoming victims of pickpocketing and purse snatching, as well as getting into trouble in entertainment districts at night. Therefore, please be mindful of the following points to avoid becoming involved in crime.
1. When you go out, observe your surroundings carefully, and if you notice anything unusual, leave the area immediately.
2. Avoid excessively flashy clothing and conspicuous behavior or statements.
3. Avoid going out late at night and walking through dark, deserted areas at night as much as possible.
4. Do not let your children go out alone, and do not take your eyes off your children when you are out.
5. Do not easily respond to solicitations or requests from strangers.
6. Never receive or use illegal drugs under any circumstances.
7. In places where a large number of people gather, take great care to manage your luggage and valuables.
Also, do not walk around speaking loudly in Japanese (especially after getting drunk).

*This email is automatically sent to the email address provided in your residence notification and to those who have subscribed to our email newsletter.

[Contact information]
Consulate-General of Japan in Qingdao Address: 45F, International Finance Centre, No. 59 Hong Kong Middle Road, Qingdao
Phone: 0532-8090-0001
FAX: 0532-8090-0024
Email: ryoji@qd.mofa.go.jp
Website: https://www.qingdao.cn.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html