The government of Japan (GOJ) announced that short-term business travelers and holders of mid to long-term status of residence will be permitted to enter Japan from 1 October 2020, provided they consent to border control and additional quarantine measures. Status of residence include “business manager,” “intra-company transferee,” “engineer/specialist in humanities/international services,” “nursing care,” “highly skilled professional,” “technical intern training,” “specified skilled worker,” “designated activities,” “student,” “dependent” and others.
A Tax Alert prepared by EY’s People Advisory Services group, and attached below, provides additional details.