Covid 19 Information 2023

Currently, travel restrictions related to COVID-19 have been lifted. However, it is the responsibility of the participants to ensure that they meet all entry requirements (including visa if required). Please check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW ) for official information about entry requirements.

Participants are responsible for ensuring that they meet Japan’s entry requirements.

Please refer to the homepage of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for entry requirements under the global coronavirus pandemic, and to the homepage of the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW ) for information on quarantine and related procedures.

Please note:
The links below are posted for your information. Kagawa University cannot confirm the accuracy of the content. According to the situation of the global pandemic, the information on these sites may change without notice. It is your responsibility to check regularly and be sure that you may enter Japan.


Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

MOFA: Border measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

MOFA: VISA

MOFA:Exemption of Visa (Short-Term Stay) 


Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare (MHLW )

MHLW: COVID-19: Current Japanese Border Measures

Visit Japan Web 

Please pre-register the information required for immigration and customs procedures via “Visit Japan Web”.
This is a service that allows you to perform arrival procedures “immigration “, “customs “, and “Tax-free shopping service” online. In addition to those entering the country from overseas, it can also be used by those returning to Japan.

“Visit Japan Web” can be accessed HERE or by the QR CODE below, as it will take an extended period of time to confirm documents for those who do not use it.

Use your mobile to access Visit Japan Web

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