Japan announces new COVID-19-related restrictions for travelers arriving from China Mainland and Macau

Effective 12 January 2023 and until further notice, individuals traveling to Japan on direct flights from China Mainland or Macau must test negative for COVID-19 prior to departure to be able to board their flights. In addition, individuals traveling directly from China Mainland or Macau, or who were present in China Mainland in the seven days prior to their travel, must get tested for COVID-19 upon arrival in Japan. 

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services group, and attached below, provides additional details.

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