| Dear Friends of the EBC,
An important improvement has been made in September authorizing the re-entry to Japan of foreign residents. From October, foreign students, medical staff and other people in cultural activities planning for stays of three months or longer should be able to enter the country.
However, most businesspeople are still unable to come to Japan, as underlined in one of the examples featured in this EuroBiz article.
The EBC met government officials several times, and after discussions we have come to the conclusion that it will be useful to pursue and advocate for bilateral agreements between individual European countries and Japan. Japan has already concluded some bilateral agreements (Vietnam, Thailand, …) and more are currently being negotiated (about 15-17 Asian and Oceanian countries). We are therefore publishing today the attached statement.
As we mentioned in a previous newsletter, the EBC is welcoming questions regarding the latest changes to the (re-)entry ban. They can be anything on the administrative process related to departing and entering Japan and what is needed while being overseas.
If we get enough questions, this will assist us in our efforts to get a presentation from the immigration authorities. Questions can be sent in to: [email protected]
We wish you a good reading and hope you stay positive and healthy during this difficult time.
Valerie Moschetti
EBC Chief Operating Officer |
