{"id":12757,"date":"2021-08-19T12:39:05","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T03:39:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/jp\/?p=12757"},"modified":"2021-12-02T13:48:30","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T04:48:30","slug":"how-to-get-covid19-vaccine-passport-in-japan-countries-application-quarantine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat.metroresidences.com\/jp\/en\/japan\/how-to-get-vaccine-passport-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Covid19 Vaccine Passport in Japan – Countries, Application, Quarantine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Updated on November 25, 2021<\/p>\n

Vaccine Passports<\/strong> are now available in Japan and are being issued by your local ward office. The Vaccine Passport is based on a similar certification system as the European Union COVID certificate and is the next step in facilitating smoother and safer international travel.<\/p>\n

Continue reading to find out where this newly launched vaccine passport can be used, learn what benefits they have, and how to apply for the vaccine passport.<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is a vaccine passport?<\/h2>\n
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Photo by Daniel Schludi on Unsplash<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

The purpose of the vaccine passport is a document to prove when and which vaccine you have received to combat the new coronavirus infection.<\/p>\n

Using the passport allows the holder to avoid some of the coronavirus entry requirements. For example, in Europe, the “EU digital COVID certificate” was introduced in 2021 July to help facilitate tourism and business travel.<\/p>\n

Vaccine passports are not universal<\/h2>\n

There is currently no universal certification system, as the types of vaccines approved vary from country to country and there are differences in vaccination opportunities. Japan has created its own passport and negotiating with other countries for it to be accepted.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of a Japanese vaccine passport?<\/h2>\n

The Japanese vaccine passport, referred to as the “new corona vaccination certificate”, has been introduced and applications started from July 26, 2021. The Japanese issued vaccine passport allows for easing travel restrictions in a growing list of countries and regions.<\/p>\n

Currently, each is negotiated bilaterally. It is recommended that you apply early if you are planning on travelling soon, as more regions and countries are added.<\/p>\n

Where can I use the vaccine passport?<\/h2>\n

Japan’s vaccine passport is accepted in the following regions and countries:
\nThe specific details of the exemptions\/relaxation vary from country to country will be updated here as they change over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nCountry \/ region<\/strong><\/p>\n

Accepting the Japanese vaccine passport.<\/td>\n

Vaccine Passport Benefits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

November 19, 2021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nAsia<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1<\/td>\nBangladesh<\/td>\nExempted from quarantine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nBhutan<\/td>\nReduced quarantine (From 14 days to 2 days)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nBrunei<\/td>\nReduced quarantine (From 21 days to 14 days)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nEast Timor<\/td>\nReduced quarantine (From 14 days to 7 days)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nHong Kong<\/td>\nHong Kong ID holders or residents with a valid visa such as a long-term stay visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nIndonesia<\/td>\nA vaccination certificate and a negative PCR certificate are required for entry. A vaccination certificate also assists with entry exemption to the residence permit.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nMalaysia<\/td>\nHome quarantine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nMaldives<\/td>\nShortened quarantine period.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nMongolia<\/td>\nExempt from home observation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nPhilippines<\/td>\nReduced quarantine requirements. A PCR test on the 5th day of entry and continuing quarantine at a pre-booked quarantine facility until the 6th day, if the test result is negative, move to a domestic destination for a 10-day quarantine period.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nSingapore<\/p>\n

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Work pass holders and companion pass holders are required to be vaccinated in order to obtain an entry permit to Singapore, and it is necessary to show a vaccination certificate when boarding or entering the country. A Japanese vaccination certificate is accepted. In addition, on the premise that you have been vaccinated, you can apply for quarantine at home, etc. only if you are staying alone or if you are on the same course as a vaccinated family member (excluding children under 12 years old).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nSouth Korea<\/p>\n

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Recognized as a “vaccination certificate” document required to issue a quarantine exemption certificate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nSri Lanka<\/td>\nThose who received their second shot at least two weeks before their trip will be exempted from a 14-day quarantine period. However, they will still need to undergo tests for COVID-19 upon arrival at government-run quarantine centres or other designated facilities. Additionally, children between 2 and 18 years old who are accompanied by a fully vaccinated person must take a PCR test on the seventh day after entry if they are unvaccinated.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14<\/td>\nThailand<\/td>\n(Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
15<\/td>\nVietnam<\/td>\nReduced quarantine period.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nPacific<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
16<\/td>\nAustralia<\/td>\nFrom November 1, 2021, in New South Wales and Victoria, only those who have proved that they have been completely vaccinated with the new coronavirus vaccine (AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, Sinobac or Covishield) are exempt from 14 days of quarantine, with a negative COVID test.<\/p>\n

In principle, for Australians and permanent residents entering New South Wales and Victoria and their immediate families.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

17<\/td>\nMarshall Islands<\/td>\nRequired for entry and reduce the quarantine period in Honolulu.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
18<\/td>\nNew Zealand<\/td>\nFrom November 1, 2021, foreigners entering the country will be required to complete two vaccinations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/td>\nPapua New Guinea<\/td>\nAllowed to enter the country, as all entrants are required to be fully vaccinated.<\/p>\n

Travellers must still comply with entry requirements, including the need for written permission to enter Papua New Guinea and a negative PCR test result within seven days prior to departure. 21-day quarantine at designated hotels and undergo periodic tests for the coronavirus.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

20<\/td>\nPalau<\/td>\nOne of the documents needed for entry is the vaccination certificate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/td>\nSamoa<\/td>\nFull vaccination is one requirement needed for entry.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/td>\nSolomon Islands<\/td>\nRequired for entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nNorth America<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/td>\nCanada<\/td>\nCan assist travellers from some COVID mitigation measures on entry.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/td>\nUnited States<\/p>\n

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If you enter the country with a vaccination certificate, a test 3 to 5 days after entering the United States is needed and arrangements for 7 days of self-quarantine even if it is negative.<\/p>\n

Please find more information at the CDC<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

25<\/td>\nUnited States (Northern Mariana Islands, Guam only)<\/p>\n

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(Northern Mariana Islands)<\/p>\n

Vaccinated persons who hold a vaccination certificate can apply online at least 72 hours before arrival, and if the PCR test result at the time of arrival is negative, they can be quarantined at home or at the accommodation.<\/p>\n

(Guam)<\/p>\n

Those fully vaccinated with the approved vaccine are required to submit a valid passport, vaccination certificate, vaccination record card and oath upon entry. The condition is that it is not subject to forced quarantine.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nCentral and South America<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/td>\nArgentina<\/td>\nArgentina Required for entry<\/p>\n

Homepage of the Embassy of Argentina in Japan<\/a><\/p>\n

Homepage of the Embassy of Japan in Argentina<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

27<\/td>\nBelize<\/td>\nExempt from submitting negative COVID-19 results upon entry.<\/p>\n

All travellers are still required to download the health check app within 72 hours prior to arrival.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

28<\/td>\nBermuda<\/td>\nReduced quarantine (From 14 days to 10 days) with testing on 4th and 10th day after entry<\/p>\n

Homepage of the British Embassy in Japan<\/a><\/p>\n

Homepage of the Embassy of Japan in the United Kingdom<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

29<\/td>\nCosta Rica<\/td>\nException from the insurance obligation to enter the country.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/td>\nDominica<\/td>\nQuarantine measures reduced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31<\/td>\nEcuador<\/td>\nExemption from presenting a negative COVID test certificate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32<\/td>\nEl Salvador<\/td>\nRequired for entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33<\/td>\nGuatemala<\/td>\nExemption from 72-hour pre-departure COVID test.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34<\/td>\nHonduras<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
35<\/td>\nJamaica<\/td>\nShortened from 14 days to 8 days (starting the day after the entry date) for commercial purposes the vaccinated person has no restrictions on the range of activities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36<\/td>\nNicaragua<\/td>\nValid entry document. Not required to be shown.<\/p>\n

Homepage of the Embassy of Japan in Nicaragua<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

37<\/td>\nParaguay<\/td>\nExemption from Negative COVID certificate<\/p>\n

Exemption from quarantine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

38<\/td>\nSaint Kitts and Nevis<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39<\/td>\nSaint Vincent<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nEurope<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/td>\nAndorra<\/td>\nOne document is required for entry.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
41<\/td>\nAustria<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
42<\/td>\nBulgaria<\/td>\nNo obligation to quarantine after entering with documents with similar contents to the EU digital new Corona vaccination certificate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
43<\/td>\nBelarus<\/td>\nExemption from presenting a negative COVID test certificate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44<\/td>\nBosnia and Herzegovina<\/td>\nA document is required for entry.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45<\/td>\nBelgium<\/td>\nShortened quarantine.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46<\/td>\nDenmark<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
47<\/td>\nEstonia<\/td>\nExemption from PCR test.<\/p>\n

Quarantine period required with or without vaccination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

48<\/td>\nFinland<\/td>\nRequired for entry. Exempted from COVID test at the time of entry, but testing within 3 to 5 days later still required along with self-quarantine until a negative result is obtained.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
49<\/td>\nFrance<\/td>\nExemption from presenting a negative COVID test certificate.<\/p>\n

Application for the French “pass sanitaire<\/a> ” (QR code) allowing the entry into restaurants, etc…<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

50<\/td>\nGeorgia<\/td>\nPre and post-flight COVID testing exemption<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
51<\/td>\nGreece<\/td>\nUsed to register for the Passenger Locator Form (PLF)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
52<\/td>\nGermany<\/td>\nExemption from presenting a negative COVID test certificate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
53<\/td>\nIceland<\/td>\nExemption from 5th day after arrival test.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
54<\/td>\nIreland<\/td>\nExempted from travel-related inspections and quarantine.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
55<\/td>\nItaly<\/td>\nExemption from voluntary quarantine after entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
56<\/td>\nKosovo<\/td>\nA vaccination certificate needs to enter.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
57<\/td>\nLithuania<\/td>\nExempt from pre-departure COVID testing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
58<\/td>\nMalta<\/td>\nAllows entry.<\/p>\n

In order to verify the Japanese vaccination certificate, the “VeryFLY” app must be installed the app in advance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

59<\/td>\nNetherlands<\/td>\nExemption from Negative COVID certificate (Airline may require one)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
60<\/td>\nPoland<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
61<\/td>\nSwitzerland<\/td>\nMust register on the immigration form (Swiss PLF)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
62<\/td>\nSlovakia<\/td>\nVaccination more than two weeks prior to their arrival is exempt from a voluntary 14-day isolation period.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
63<\/td>\nSlovenia<\/td>\nVoluntary quarantine exemption.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
64<\/td>\nSpain<\/td>\nSpain is currently being confirmed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
65<\/td>\nTurkmenistan<\/td>\nRequired for entry (Note: Valid for 42 days after the first vaccination \/ 21 days quarantine)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
66<\/td>\nUnited Kingdom<\/td>\nRelaxation of border measures.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
67<\/td>\nVatican<\/td>\nRequired for entry.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nMiddle East \/ <\/strong><\/p>\n

North Africa<\/strong><\/td>\n

\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
68<\/td>\nBahrain<\/td>\nExempted from pre-departure PCR test and 10-day quarantine.<\/p>\n

All travellers including vaccination certificate holders from Japan are required to carry out PCR tests on the 5th and 10th days upon the arrival.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

69<\/td>\nIsrael<\/td>\nA verifiable digital vaccination certificate (certificate with QR code) submitted within 24 hours before departure with attaching the certificate upload on the immigration form (URL) below to receive a Green Pass before boarding. If the attached documents cannot be uploaded, enter information such as inoculation history on the screen and send.<\/p>\n

Those who do not have a verifiable digital vaccination certificate (the current Japanese certificate) fill out the form<\/a>. Attach the vaccination certificate to the “Recovery certificate” column at the bottom of the form and upload it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

70<\/td>\nOman<\/td>\nRequired for entry.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
71<\/td>\nTunisia<\/td>\nReduced quarantine requirements.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
72<\/td>\nTurkey<\/td>\nExemption from presenting a negative COVID test certificate.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
73<\/td>\nUnited Arab Emirates<\/td>\n(28 days must have passed since vaccination)<\/p>\n

Travellers from a “Green Country” (includes Japan) if presenting the vaccination certificate with the Alhosun App, can enter with only the 6th day after entry PCR test (9th-day test is not required.)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\nSub-Saharan Africa<\/strong><\/td>\n\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
74<\/td>\nAngola<\/td>\nQuarantine exempted.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
75<\/td>\nEthiopia<\/td>\nEthiopian Embassy Homepage in Japan<\/a><\/p>\n

Homepage of the Embassy of Japan in Ethiopia<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

76<\/td>\nGabon<\/td>\nExempt from quarantine measures.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
77<\/td>\nSeychelles<\/td>\nHomepage of the Embassy of Japan in Seychelles<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\u25ce Important information:<\/p>\n