JAPAN MARKET TO OPEN UP FROM OCTOBER 11...

The Japanese government has announced visa exemptions for 68 countries/regions including New Zealand are planned to resume from 12:00AM October 11th 2022.
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The requirements for ERFS certificate also will no longer apply. However, COVID-19 pre departure tests will be required for people without valid vaccination certificates.
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Now that the PCR test requirement has gone, there are no restrictions on Japanese people who wish to travel overseas and return.