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Fast Track

Reduce your time for quarantine procedures in the airport! You need to complete the pre-application via "MySOS" app at least 6 hours prior to your flight scheduled arrival time. Please register your required documents with "MySOS" app, and the screen will change to green after documentation review is complete.
Fast Track is available for those entering from Narita International Airport, Haneda Airport,Chubu Centrair International Airport, Kansai International Airport, Fukuoka Airport. Pre-register now in Japanese, English, Chinese ,Vietnamese and Indonesian.
Fast Track is available for those entering from Narita International Airport, Haneda Airport,Chubu Centrair International Airport, Kansai International Airport, Fukuoka Airport. Pre-register now in Japanese, English, Chinese ,Vietnamese and Indonesian.
What to need before and after entery into Japan

1. Before departure
- Inspection Certificate (Within 72 hours of departure) 【※1】
- Pledge (If you are required to stay at a facility designated by the Quarantine Station)【※2】
-Questionnaire【※3】
2. Immigration in Japan
- Inspection Certificate (within 72 hours of departure) 【※1】
- Written Pledge (If you are required to stay at a facility designated by the Quarantine Station)【※2】
- QR code from Questionnaire【※3】
○Install and set up the required apps to your device (smartphone)【※4】
○COVID-19 test【※5】
3.After arrival
【1】Inspection certificate
-Requirements for Certificate of Testing for Entering Japan
-Q&A in English
-Format: にほんご・English、 Arabic、 Indonesian、 Urdu、 Korean、 Spanish、 Thai、 Germany、 French、 Vietnamese、 Persian、 Portuguese、 Russian、 Ukrainian、 Dutch、 Chinese、 Italian
【2】Pledge
日本語、English、Chinese (Simplified)/中文(简体)、Chinese (traditional)/中文(繁體)、French・Français、Indonesian/bahasa Indonesia、Italian/Italiano、Korean/한국어、Portuguese/Português、Russian/Русский、Spanish/español、Tagalog/Tagalog、Thai/ไทย、Vietnamese/Tiếng Việt
You are required to install a contact confirmation application and stay at home or facility during your quarantine period. If you don't follow the pledge, you may be subject to the following based on the Quarantine Law.
(1) If you are Japanese, your name and information may be publicized.
(2) If you are a resident status holder, your name, nationality, and information may be publicized. You may also be subject to revocation of your status of residence and deportation proceedings. Learn more (in Japanese).
【3】Questionnaire

Languages: 日本語・ENGLISH・中文(繁體)・中文(简体)・한국어・Tiếng Việt・Tagalog・Bahasa Indonesia・ภาษาไทย・Português・Español
Contact information such as email address and phone number will be confirmed at the time of quarantine for health follow-up during your quarantine period after entry.
【4】App
1. MySOS : Application for reporting your location. User Guide in English / in Chinese

You need to have a smartphone that can use the necessary applications. Make sure to rent a smartphone at your expense if you do not have it.
【5】COVID-19 Test at the Airport Quarantine
■If you are tested POSITIVE WITH symptoms,
-You may leave if symptoms improve from the date of onset and 72 hours after symptom relief.
-If symptoms improve before 10 days from the date of onset:You may leave a facility if PCR test or antigen test is negative 24 hours after symptom resolution, and negative for another 24 hours after that.
■If you are tested POSITIVE WITHOUT symptoms,
You may leave on the 8th day if 7 days have passed from the date of specimen collection.
If you are designated as a close contact, the Health Monitoring Center for Overseas Entrants will notify the cross-border travelers and returnees through "MySOS" app. If you are a close contact person, 7-day quarantine at home will be required.
【6】Quarantine
■Designated countries/regions:
-Booster unvaccinated: 3 days self-quarantine at the facilities designated by the quarantine station + COVID-19 test negative.
-Booster vaccinated: 3 days self-quarantine at your home + COVID-19 test negative. or 7 days self-quarantine without COVID-19 test.
【Designated countries/regions in response to coronavirus variant Omicron (B.1.1.529) 】
■Non Designated countries/regions:
-Booster unvaccinated: 3 days self-quarantine at your home +COVID-19 test negative or 7 days self-quarantine without COVID-19 test.
-Booster vaccinated: Not required any self-quarantine.
Booster | Quarantine | |
Designated country/region | × | 3-day facility quarantine (+ negative self-COVID-19 test result at a facility) |
○ | 3-day home quarantine + a negative result of a voluntary test (7-day quarantine without a test) |
|
Non-designated country/region | × | |
○ | No quarantine required |
【Valid vaccine for certification】
-1st and 2nd dose: Comirnaty/Pfizer, Vaxzevria/AstraZeneca, COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna/Moderna, Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine/Janssen, COVAXIN/Bharat Biotech, Nuvaxovid/Novavax.
-3rd dose: Comirnaty/Pfizer, COVID-19 Vaccine Moderna/Moderna, Nuvaxovid/Novavax.
Learn more on quarantine updates and vaccination certificate (in Japanese )
FAQ
-Q&A on the New Measures for Border Enforcement (27) (As of 21st April)
References
-Regarding denial of landing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 / Immigration Service Agency of Japan
-Important notice regarding border measures (in Japanese)/ Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
-COVID-19 Disease / WHO