Entry Requirements from Japan to European countries – February 17th 2022 Updated
Check the entry PCR test requirements from Japan to European countries
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This is an article for people living in Japan that summarizes the latest updates in COVID-related entry rules of worldwide countries. Please note that the rules in this article ONLY apply to the passengers departing FROM JAPAN who had been in no other countries within the last 14 days before departure.
For passengers that do not fly direct, but make a stopover in one or more countries be sure to check not only your final destination but also the countries your flight will be transiting to see if they have any entry requirements for those transit passengers. For example, if you fly from Japan to Australia directly, then the pre-departure PCR test must be taken within 72 hours. But if your flight to Australia by transiting at Singapore, then the PCR test must be taken within 48 hours!
Also, some airlines may set their own rules (e.g. Etihad required the certificate 48 hours before landing for unvaccinated people).
We try our best to deliver the most up-to-date information in this article, but depending on the spread of new variants of COVID and the status of infection in each region, governments in the world frequently and suddenly make changes with very short notice. So we recommend you double-check with your embassy, airline, or government web page for valid entry requirements at your departure date and time.
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■Austria
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
A proof of full vaccination or recent recovery, presented WITH negative PCR test (within 72 hours before arrival). OR A proof of a booster vaccination *Note: Children under 12 are exempted and follow the protocol of the attending adult/s. *As of Feb 1, final dose of the complete course of vaccination should be no more than 270 days ago. From that time, the certificate must show the proof of a booster doze to be recognized as fully vaccinated.
Last Updated 2022-02-05
■Azerbaijan
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
An official certificate of fully vaccination or recent recovery from COVID-19 for 18 yrs and over. PCR test within 72 hours before departure for 1 yr old and over. Vaccination certificate issued in Japan is NOT confirmed to be effective for entry. And it must be issued by the state only (T Care Clinic Vaccination Certificate is NOT applicable). Please confirm with Embassy before traveling.
Last Updated 2022-02-02
■Belgium
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
From 18 Feb, one of the following is needed: 1. Vaccination certificate (valid for 270 days after the final dose of primary vaccination, indefinitely with a booster vaccination). OR 2. Test certificate of either PCR within 72 hours before arrival or Rapid Antigen within 24 hours before arrival OR 3. Certificate of COVID recovery issued for a positive PCR test within past 11 – 180 days. *Note: Children under 12 traveling with fully vaccinated adult/s are exempted.
PCR test within 72 hours before arrival or Rapid Antigen test 36 hours before arrival, present WITH a proof of full vaccination (Residents of Belgium with residence in Belgium are exempted. Note this is not nationality-based, even a Belgian-national needs a pre-travel test if living in Japan.)
Last Updated 2022-02-15
■Bulgaria
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
PCR test within 72 hours before arrival, Rapid Aantigen test within 48 hours before arrival, a valid proof of full vaccination (no older than 270 days), or recovery certificate (within 11 to 180 days). Children under 12 are exempted. PDF accepted.
Last Updated 2022-02-01
■Croatia
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
PCR test within 72 hours before arrival, EU Accredited Antigen test within 48 hours before arrival, valid vaccination/recovery certificate, or valid EU Digital COVID Certificate (children under 12 are exempted if accompanied by qualified parent/s) depending on which entry category you fall into.
Last Updated 2022-02-07
■Denmark
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
No pre-departure tests as of 1 Feb 2022.
Fully vaccinated/previously infected: Can enter without testing or isolation from all countries with a valid proof of vaccination or recent infection/recovery (11-180 days before entry).
Unvaccinated/haven’t infected: Must be tested within 24 hours of entry. Upon entry from COVID-19 high-risk countries (Japan is included), isolation is required.
*Vaccination certificate/passport is valid for 9 months to be recognized as fully vaccinated (instead of former 12 months).
Last Updated 2022-02-07
■England
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
From 11 Feb 2022, the following rules apply. Fully vaccinated: no COVID-19 test pre-departure/at arrival needed Not fully vaccinated: PCR/Antigen Test within 2 days before departure AND book and pay for the arrival test
Last Updated 2022-02-08
■Finland
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
From 15 Feb, all arrivals born in 2006 or earlier (except for Finnish citizens/permanent residents) need one of the below: – a valid proof of full vaccination – a valid proof of recent recovery AND has gotten one dose of vaccine – EU digital COVID certificate that proves the recovery within 6 months. *Proof of a full series of vaccinations is valid for 9 months.
Last Updated 2022-02-17
■France
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
From 12 Feb, following new rules apply to all passengers except for children under 12. Fully vaccinated: a valid proof of full vaccination Unvaccinated: PCR swab test within 72 hours before departure, Antigen swab test within 48 hours before departure, or recovery certificate issued in past 11 – 180 days. *Note: your proof of vaccination is valid for 9 months after the final dose of your primary vaccination.
Last Updated 2022-02-15
■Georgia
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
Vaccinated Georgian nationals: A proof of full vaccination. /Unvaccinated Georgian nationals: PCR test within 72 hours before arrival AND either self-isolation or optional PCR test (children under 10 are exempted).
Vaccinated non-Georgian nationals: A proof of full vaccination OR valid proofs of recent recovery within 100 days + single doze of vaccination. /Unvaccinated non-Georgian nationals: PCR test within 72 hours before arrival AND further PCR test on the day 3 (children under 10 are exempted).
Last Updated 2022-02-12
■Germany
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
For all travelers including transiting, PCR/Antigen test within 48 hours before arrival, proof of recovery, or vaccination (children below 6 are exempted). If entering by air, PCR tests may be taken within 48 hours before departure. But antigen tests must not be taken more than 48 hours before arrival. *Important!!: Must register at www.einreiseanmeldung.de before arriving and carry proof of registration upon entry from 23 Jan 2022. *Final dose of the complete course of vaccination should be no more than 270 days ago. Vaccine certificates based on booster/additional doses are not time limited.
Last Updated 2022-02-07
■Greece
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
From 7 Feb until 21 Feb; Holders of a ‘valid’ European Union Digital Covid Certificate: no pre-departure test needed (verify your certificate’s eligibility before traveling) ALL other travelers: PCR test within 72 hours before arrival OR Antigen test within 24 hours before arrival regardless of vaccination/recovery history (children under 4 are exempted). Additionally, if existing, a vaccination/recovery certificate issued by a certified authority.
Last Updated 2022-02-15
■Hungary
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
PCR test within 72 hours before arrival or a valid EU Digital COVID certificate of vaccination/recovery (travelers under 18 attended with valid certificate holders are exempted). *Attention! Effective as of 15 Feb 2022, final dose of the complete course of vaccination should be no more than 6 months ago. Vaccine certificates based on booster/additional doses are not time limited.
Last Updated 2022-02-07
■Iceland
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
Fully vaccinated/single vaccinated with proof of a previous infection: No pre-departure tests needed. Children born 2005 or later are exempted. Unvaccinated who are born in 2004 or before and exempted from travel restrictions: PCR Test within 72 hours before departure (antigen tests are not valid). *From 15 Jan 2022, vaccination certificates will be valid for 9 months instead of 12 months.
Last Updated 2022-02-13
■Ireland
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
With a valid proof of fully Vaccinated or recovery from COVID-19 in last 6 months: No pre-departure test needed Unvaccinated/haven’t completed vaccination: RT-PCR test within 72 hours before arrival (children aged 11 and under are exemted. Only RT-PCR test results are accepted) *From 1 Feb 2022, final dose of the complete course of vaccination should be no more than 270 days ago. Vaccine certificates based on booster/additional doses are not time limited
Last Updated 2022-02-07
■Italy
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
PCR swab within 72 hours before arrival OR Antigen test within 24hours before arrival. Need to present WITH one of the valid Green/Vaccination/recent Recovery certificates. (Children under 6 are exempted from pre-travel tests). PDF accepted.
Last Updated 2022-02-11
■Lithuania
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
From 14 Feb, travelers from third countries will no longer be required to self-isolate, if with one of the following: 1. PCR within 72 hours before arrival OR Rapid Antigen within 48 hours before arrival 2. A proof of fully vaccinated=certificate must be14-270 days-old full vaccination (270-day limit will not apply to minors under 18) 3. A proof of recently recovered from COVID= certificate must be confirmed by a positive PCR test result in the past 180 days.
Last Updated 2022-02-15
■Malta
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
Non-Maltese citizens/residents of 12 yrs and over must present a valid vaccine certificate. Non-fully vaccinated Maltese citizens/residents of 12 yrs and over need nasopharyngeal RT-PCR within 72 hours before arrival, and 14-days self-quarantine. Children between 5 and 11 (both ages included) with no valid vaccine certificate accompanying vaccinated parents/guardians must have nasopharyngeal RT-PCR within 72 hours before arrival (children under 5 are exempted). *Effective 17 Jan 2022, vaccine certificate validity issued by Maltese Authorities is; 3 months from primary schedule/9 months from last dose of booster (Exemptions and conditions apply. Check before travel.)
Last Updated 2022-02-11
■Netherlands
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
Everyone aged 12 and over must present one of the followings WITH a valid proof of full vaccination; PCR Test within 48 hours before departure OR Rapid-antigen Test within 24 hours before departure. *From 1 Feb 2022, your proof of vaccination will be valid for 270 days after the final dose of your primary vaccination.
Last Updated 2022-02-17
■Norway
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
Effective from 12 Feb, requirements for entry to Norway have been discontinued. ATTENTION! Everyone arriving in Svalbard must test have PCR/antigen within 24 hours of arrival. Permanent residents of Svalbard and fully vaccinated or have had COVID-19 are exempt from the requirement for a test before departure to Svalbard. *Please verify your airlines’ boarding (and transit, if any) policy before traveling.
Last Updated 2022-02-15
■Poland
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
All travelling from non-Schengen countries must present a proof of negative COVID test (PCR or antigen:lateral flow), taken within 24 hours before arrival, counting from the date of receiving the result (children under 5 are exempted).
Last Updated 2022-02-17
■Portugal
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
PCR test within 72 hours before departure or Rapid Antigen within 24 hours before departure, unless you have valid EU Digital certificate or younger than 12. (Japanese Vaccination Certificate is currently not applicable for entry.) Further rules apply for entry to Madeira and Port Santo.
Last Updated 2022-02-13
■Romania
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
PCR test within 72 hours before departure, a valid proof of full vaccination, or recent recovery from COVID (within 180 days). Children under 12 are exempted from pre-departure test and quarantine. Unvaccinated children aged between 12 and 16 can be exempted from quarantine by presenting negative RT -PCR test. *As of 7 Feb 2022, final dose of the complete course of vaccination should be no more than 180 days ago. From that time, the certificate must show the proof of a booster doze.
Last Updated 2022-02-13
■Russia
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
PCR test within 48 hours before arrival for all travelers including children and infants of all ages. Certificate in printed format.(Russian nationals are exempted.) Entry is banned to the passengers who stayed in the red-listed countries in last 10 days.
Last Updated 2022-02-08
■Serbia
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
RT-PCR test within 48 hours before arrival, vaccination certificate issued in Serbia (or in a country with which Serbia recognizes as valid), or COVID recovery certificate issued within 6 months of arrival & issued in Serbia (or in a country with which Serbia recognizes as valid). Citizens of the Republic of Serbia and minors up to 12 are exempted. Minors of 12 to 18, can enter without a pre-departure test, vaccination certificate, or a certificate of recovery, IF they, within 48 hours from the time of entry, submit either a RT-PCR test or an antigen test result issued by the reference laboratory of the Republic of Serbia.
Last Updated 2022-02-13
■Scotland
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
NEW RUELS from 11 Feb. Fully vaccinated or under 18: No pre-departure tests and further COVID tests after arrival needed. Not fully vaccinated: PCR/Antigen Test within 2 days before departure.
Last Updated 2022-02-08
■Spain
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
For non-Spanish national, Vaccination Certificate, PCR test within 72 hours before arrival, or Rapid Antigen test within 24 hours before arrival, depending on which entry category you fall into (children under 12 are exempted). *Final dose of the complete course of vaccination should be no more than 270 days ago. From that time, the certificate must show the proof of a booster doze. ATTENTION! From Feb 14, travelers under category K, and between 12 and 18 yrs old can submit a negative RT-PCR test (Antigen tests are not accepted) taken within 72 hours before arrival. Alternatively, travelers of 12 to 17 can still enter with a full vaccination certificate.
Last Updated 2022-02-12
■Sweden
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
PCR test within 72 hours before arrival regardless of vaccination status. Swedish citizens/residents and children under 12 are exempted from the requirement to present a negative covid-19 test. People who can present a vaccination certificate issued in Montenegro, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia or Uruguay are exempt from the entry ban and test requirement as well.
Last Updated 2022-02-11
■Switzerland
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
PCR test within 72 hours before arrival or Rapid Antigen test within 24 hours before arrival (children under 16 and travelers who hold either a valid vaccination or recent recovery certificate are exempted). Unvaccinated non-Swiss national are eligible to enter under conditions. *As of 31 Jan 2022, vaccination/recovery certificate/passport is valid for 270 days (instead of current 365 days).
Last Updated 2022-02-05
■Ukraine
Test Type: Saliva ×
Test Type: Swab 〇
Requirements
Non-Ukrainian citizens must have PCR or Rapid Antigen Test within 72 hours before arrival (fully vaccinated/recent recovery certificate+foreigner vaccinated certificate holders and children under 12 are exempted). Foreign unvaccinated arrivals of over 18 who enter Ukraine must install the Vdoma mobile app. *All foreign arrivals, regardless of age and country of origin must present a valid proof of health insurance coverage.
Last Updated 2022-02-13
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