New coronavirus variants emerging in different corners of the world have caused Japan to make numerous changes to its border control measures in recent months.
At present, only Japanese citizens and, in principle, foreign nationals with a valid residence status are allowed to re-enter Japan, as long as they comply with entry requirements by getting tested before travel and submitting documentation of being free of COVID-19.
While the ban on new arrivals remains in place, entry permission can be granted to some people in emergency cases or for spouses and children of Japanese citizens or of non-Japanese with established residency here.