Japan is considering dropping its requirement for travelers to the country to submit pre-departure COVID-19 tests, the Nikkei reported Tuesday citing government sources, in what would be a major easing of border restrictions.
An exemption for those who have been vaccinated is among the options the government is considering, the report said.
At present, those entering Japan need to submit a negative result from a test taken within 72 hours before departure — the strictest border controls among the Group of Seven. Daily arrivals, including by Japanese nationals and foreign residents, are also capped at 20,000.
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