Chairman Kobayashi’s Comments on the Easing of COVID-19 Border
Enforcement Measures

November 8, 2021

Today measures came into force to shorten the period of quarantine at home or other waiting facilities from the current ten days to three days for business travelers entering Japan, including Japanese nationals, based on requirements such as vaccination, a negative test result, and the supervision of activities by companies.

This is an important step towards the normalization of business travel to and from overseas while maintaining safety, and for the Shosha business, which operates globally, it is something we welcome with open arms.

Toward the further easing and efficient operation of border enforcement measures, I would like the government to positively promote the use of digital technology, such as introducing electronic vaccination certificates.