With the lifting of travel restrictions starting October 11th for individual travelers, Japan is encouraging Malaysians to make their travel plans and include the land of the rising sun in the list.
Japan National Tourism Organisation says those who have already booked or prefer tour packages will also enjoy the benefits of the visa-waiver resumption, which includes no longer needing registration on the Entrants, Returnees Follow-up System (ERFS). Additionally, the daily limit that was set previously will be abolished.
All travelers are required to show either a valid COVID-19 vaccination certificate of three doses of vaccines prescribed on the Emergency Use List of World Health Organization (WHO), or a certificate of negative PCR result of COVID-19 test conducted within 72 hours prior to departure from the original country. This measure will be applied from October 11, 2022.
Statement from Satoshi Seino, President of JNTO: In response to the announcement, JNTO will be doing everything we can to provide you with the latest information on coming to Japan so that many tourists can visit and journey throughout our country. So you can do more than take in Japan’s captivating culture, history, nature, and cuisine. We are also working hard on projects for sustainable tourism, adventure travel, and luxury travel. Japan is a highly attractive country not only for tourism, but also for international conferences and incentive travel. With the relaxed travel measures, Japan is fully prepared to host these events.
Along with reveling in the many ways to take in the allures across Japan, now is a time when international visitors can take advantage of shopping opportunities. Japan has been busy over the past two-and-a-half years with preparations to welcome back everyone. Come see the new Japan. We eagerly await your arrival!”
