From
September 1, 2020, foreign nationals holding residency status in Japan with
re-entry permit who left Japan by August 31, 2020 are allowed to return to
Japan.
If
you are a Japan resident and have been waiting to go back to Japan, follow our
guide below to avoid any hassle on your return.
Step
1: Check your eligibility.
Under current rules, only foreign nationals
who are residency status holders in Japan with valid re-entry permits and have
left Japan on / before August 31, 2020 are eligible for re-entry in Japan.
Who
are considered residency status holders?
1. Permanent Resident
2. Long Term Resident
3. Spouse or Child of Japanese National
4. Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident
5. Spouse or Child of Japanese nationals and
permanent residents who do not possess these statuses of residence.
Note:
Diplomats and foreign government officials will be exempted from this measure.
Step
2: Apply for a Re-entry Confirmation Letter through your local Embassy of
Japan.
Prepare
below required documents and head on over to your local Embassy of Japan
What
are the required documents for the Re-entry Confirmation Letter application?
• Passport with valid re-entry permit
• Residence card issued by the Japanese
authority
Your
local Embassy of Japan will contact you once the Re-entry Confirmation Letter
is ready. This process is free of charge.
Note:
Processing time for your Re-entry Confirmation Letter takes 2-3 working days
after application.
Step
3: Schedule a COVID-19 Test.
Book
a testing date and have a COVID-19 test done.
Plan
ahead and make sure that your test is conducted within 72 hours from your
planned time of departure.
Step
4: Book your flights.
ANA
flies to Tokyo (Narita and Haneda) 8 times weekly with below flight schedules
and classes of service:
| Flight No. | Route | Departure | Arrival | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NH 820 | Manila - Narita | 0930 | 1505 | 5x weekly Mon, Wed Thu, Sat, Sun |
| NH 870 | Manila - Haneda | 1440 | 2000 | 3x weekly Mon, Wed, Fri |
Other Airlines with flights in Japan are
Philippine Airlines, Japan Airlines, Cebu Pacific Air, & Air Asia.
Step
5: Fly with ease.
Now
you are all set!
Don't
forget to bring all your documents, your face mask, and your face shield to
NAIA Terminal on the date of your departure.
Avail
of online check in 24 hours up to 75 minutes before your flight for a
faster check in experience (if applicable).
What
do you need to present upon check in and upon arrival in Japan?
• Passport with valid re-entry permit
• Residence card issued by the Japanese
authority
• Re-entry Confirmation Letter
• Negative COVID-19 test result certification
All
passengers arriving in Japan are subject to COVID-19 testing and 14-day
quarantine at home or at a location designated by the quarantine station chief.
During this period, please refrain from using public transport (ex. domestic
flights, buses, trains, taxis, etc).
Sources:
Reference: All Nippon Airways
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