What are the procedures for re-entry into Japan right now? （Updated on 2022/1/7）

1. Who are eligible to re-enter Japan
   Currently, in principle, the individuals who fall under the following two categories are eligible for re-entry into Japan. Concerning the category (2) below, however, the Japanese Embassy / Consulate General has temporarily stopped accepting visa applications and the validity of visas already issued has been suspended for the time being from 2nd December, 2021. 
   

   (1) Those who have a valid status of residence (residence card)

   (2) Those who are recognized as having “special circumstances”
     Specifically, those who left Japan with a re-entry permit by August 31, 2020, but were unable to return to Japan before the expiration of their re-entry permit and have obtained a new Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and visa.
   
   

Important information for re-entry
The Japanese Government’s epidemic prevention measures have remained in force, and they have also announced conditions and procedures necessary for entering Japan.
The criteria for entry into Japan, border restrictions and so on are different for citizens of each country/region and are changing on a daily basis (whether or not your country/region has been in the list of “denial of entry” or “denial of re-entry”, or recognized to have community transmission of coronavirus variants of concern or domestic confirmation of new variants, etc.). Always make sure to confirm the most up-to-date information with your local Japanese diplomatic mission.

[About Epidemic Prevention Measures and Border Restrictions]
(Caution!)  The situation in countries / regions where the measures are applied changes daily, so please check the following frequently.

 Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html
 Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)
  https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000121431_00209.html

[Requirements of all individuals entering Japan]
The following are the main requirements of all individuals entering Japan, and this information is subject to change at the discretion of the Government of Japan. Always make sure to confirm the most up-to-date information with your local Japanese diplomatic mission. 

- Submission of Inspection Certificate.
- Quarantined in the accommodation of the government and submission of a written personal pledge.
- Carrying a smartphone and installing necessary applications.
- Submission of Questionnaire.
- Submission of a copy of vaccination certificate. (Optional)