Since October 1, 2021, the vaccination certificate as well as vaccination seal and record issued by municipals and clinics have been accepted to receive preferential treatment of new quarantine measures for vaccinated person upon arrival in Japan.The latest information on countries and regions which allow the use of the vaccination certificate is updated at the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (only in Japanese). Possessing the vaccination certificate does not guarantee quarantine-free travels nor relaxed quarantine restrictions around the world.Not possessing the vaccination certificate does not restrict international travel.Issuance or use of the vaccination certificates itself does not influence each individual’s choice to be vaccinated. Taking COVID-19 vaccine is left to the discretion of individuals.*From December 20, 2021, application for the vaccination certificate is accepted not only for international travel but also for use in Japan domestic sites. In order for people who have already received the COVID-19 vaccine under the Japanese Vaccination Law to be able to use the certificate in various situations, such as when they enter a country during international travel, when they receive preferential treatment to ease the quarantine period upon entry or return to Japan, or when they seek for relaxation of action restrictions in Japan, the vaccination certificate is issued to officially prove that they have received the COVID-19 vaccine. However, if “My Number Card” (Individual Number Card) is locked after 4-digit PIN is mistaken for a certain number of times in a row, or if the applicant is not eligible for the service, the traveler needs to undergo procedures at each municipality. The certificate is issued on the same day if application is accepted without any issues. On the other hand, the vaccination certificate (electronic version or convenience store delivery) can be downloaded or received throughout the week, including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, through the app on your smartphone. Please note that paper version of vaccination certificates can only be received at your local municipal government office during weekdays. ■For those who plan to use the vaccination certificate on coming weekends and holidays *2For a paper certificate, it is issued with 2D barcodes from December 20, even if the application is made before December 20.If you apply for a vaccination certificate for international travel using a travel document other than a passport, such as a re-entry permit, or if you are not eligible for the service, you need to apply for a paper certificate at each municipal office (including application by mail). *1Applications for a digital certificate through the app can only be submitted to the municipality that has started the electronic issuance service.Please also be advised that paper certificate is issued with 2D barcode at each municipality from December 20, 2021.*2 For details, please check the following website. Individual Number Card is required to obtain the digital certificate. What's NEW ■For those who apply the digital vaccination certificate.įrom December 20, 2021, the application which can issue the digital vaccination certificate with 2D barcode is available on your smartphone.
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