Japan To Lift Travel Ban For 10 Countries From October, UAE Not On The List

by Yogita Chainani
Japan To Lift Travel Ban For 10 Countries From October, UAE Not On The List

The covid-19 pandemic had brought the world to a standstill for a few months. But now after a brief pause, the world is slowly returning to normalcy. After Hawaii announced the opening for tourism from October, Japan is also considering opening its borders for tourists. According to reports, starting October, Japan plans to ease travel advisory currently in place for 159 countries and regions. 

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The Final Decision About Lifting The Ban Is Yet To Be Made 

A leading daily states that Japan will remove the international travel ban from about 10-countries starting next month. The country hopes that this step would inspire other countries to ease travel curbs for Japan. The decisions about the same are yet to be put in place. It will be finalised keeping all the possible protocols in mind. 

Local reports state that while picking these 10-countries, the most important aspects will be the low numbers of the new novel coronavirus infections. For now, the list includes places like Australia, New Zealand and Vietnam, amongst others.

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Japan Is All Set To Open Its Borders For Work And Long-Terms Stays From October 1

As for foreign visitors, Japan is all set to open its borders for those entering the country for work, and long-term stays starting Thursday. It means that patrons can now live in the country for more than three months. 

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Not only in terms of tourism but Japan at the moment, is also negotiating with 16 countries and regions to begin business travel. The country is in talks with countries like China, Vietnam, and Taiwan to resume business travel. We hope that the world returns to normalcy soon, and travelling once again becomes a normal part of our lives.