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.
Travel advisories from local embassies and consulates
Information from the past two weeks.
[Important Notice] We will start sending out emails regarding passport renewals.
Aug. 18, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
1. Check the status of your passport registration on your residence notification. If your passport expiration date is not registered on your residence notification, we will not be able to send you the above email notification. Please register the expiration date of your passport, including that of your family members, on your residence notification by September 13th.
We also ask that you take this opportunity to check that the passport number, address, telephone number, registered domicile, etc. on your residence notification are up to date.
2. Information for those who have submitted a residence notification in writing If you have submitted a residence notification in writing, you will not be able to correct your passport number or register the expiration date yourself, so please contact our embassy or submit a new residence notification online.
Online Residence Notification: https://www.ezairyu.mofa.go.jp/RRnet/index.html
If you submit your residence notification online, you will be able to complete all passport and certificate procedures online, so please take this opportunity to consider switching to an online residence notification.
If you have already submitted a paper residence notification and now submit a new online residence notification, the date of receipt of the paper residence notification can be transferred to the new online residence notification. If you would like to transfer the date of receipt, please contact our office.
3. Notice regarding automatic renewal of passport information If you obtain a new passport, the passport number and expiration date on your residence notification will be automatically updated to the new ones.
However, please note that if an incorrect passport number is registered, it will not be automatically updated.
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Embassy of Japan in Switzerland
Phone: +41-31-300-22-22
Email: consularsection@br.mofa.go.jp
Address: Engestrasse 53, 3012 Berne, Switzerland
Website: https://www.ch.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
(For enquiries concerning the cantons of Geneva, Vaud, Valais and Ticino)
Consular Office in Geneva
Phone: +41-(0)22-716-9900
Email: consulate@br.mofa.go.jp
Address: 82, rue de Lausanne, 1202 GENEVE, SUISSE
Website: https://www.geneve.ch.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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Traffic restrictions due to worsening air pollution (August 13th) (Canton of Geneva)
Aug. 14, 2025, 1 a.m.
1. Starting Wednesday, August 13th, as part of traffic restrictions restricting access to the city during peak air pollution periods, only vehicles bearing "Stick'AIR" 0, 1, 2, and 3 stickers will be allowed to travel in central Geneva between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., and a speed limit of 80 km/h will be imposed on highways in the canton of Geneva. The affected areas include almost the entire city of Geneva, as well as parts of the cities of Carouge, Colonie, Lancy, and Vernier. Please note that violators may be subject to fines of up to 500 CHF. This measure will remain in place until it is deemed that the air pollution situation has improved, so please check the media for information on when it will be lifted.
Reference: Geneva State Press
https://www.ge.ch/document/18319/telecharger
2. During the traffic restrictions, public transport will be free of charge throughout the canton of Geneva (Zone 10) and will be available to everyone.
3 Stick'AIR was introduced in the Canton of Geneva on January 15, 2020, to restrict traffic in the Geneva metropolitan area when air pollution reaches its peak. There are six categories, from 0 to 5, depending on the level of exhaust gas, and during this regulation period, vehicles in categories 4 and 5 may be restricted from driving in restricted areas. The categories subject to regulation vary depending on the level of air pollution.
4. Stick'AIR can be purchased from the Motor Vehicle Administration Bureau as well as from the following websites, so please refer to them.
https://app2.ge.ch/form-public-1
5. Crit'Air, also used in France to combat air pollution, is effective in the Canton of Geneva, and Stick'AIR is also effective in France.
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Consular Office in Geneva Tel: +41-(0)22-716-9900
Email: consulate@br.mofa.go.jp
Address: 82, rue de Lausanne, 1202 GENEVE, SUISSE
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[Warning] Information about the "August 6 Hiroshima Memorial Rally" demonstration
Aug. 5, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
1. The Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed us that a demonstration entitled "Hiroshima Vigil 6.8' (August 6th Hiroshima Memorial Rally)" will be held at Bern Central Station from 4:00 pm to 5:45 pm on Wednesday, August 6th.
2. Also on the same day, from 3pm to 7pm, an event will be held at Schiffländeplatz in Zurich to collect signatures for the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Initiative to Ban Nuclear Weapons.
3. Please make an effort to obtain the latest information from the media, etc., and if you come across a scene of a demonstration or rally, please leave the area immediately and take sufficient precautions to ensure your personal safety.
4. If you come across any information about Japanese nationals being injured, please contact our Embassy (Office).
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Embassy of Japan in Switzerland
Phone: +41-31-300-22-22
Email: consularsection@br.mofa.go.jp
Address: Engestrasse 53, 3012 Berne, Switzerland
Website: https://www.ch.emb-japan.go.jp/itprtop_ja/index.html
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