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1.Will  not accept visa applications until further notice

2. Japan to strenghthen boarder measures starting midnight of April 3. You may refer to this link for further information: https://www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/11_000001_00078.html

3. On April 27, "New measures for strengthening border measures" was decided in Japan.

The main points of this measure are as follows. When returning to Japan, please be aware of this and check the latest information.

For details, please check the link below:
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcwideareaspecificinfo_2020C048.html

4. Border enforcement measures to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

1. Denial of permission to entry
2. Quarantine Measures
3. Suspension of visa validity
   Validity of visas listed on the below link (including the visas issued in the Republic of the Philippines) are suspended until the last day of May.
4. Suspension of visa exemption
   As visa exemption measures with the countries and regions listed below are temporarily suspended, those who fall under the measures are required to obtain visas before visiting Japan. This will be in place until the last day of May.
5. Restrictions on airport/ports for arrival
   All the measures will be in place until the last day of May (The period may be renewed).

Please check the link below for the detailed notice from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan:

https://www.mofa.go.jp/ca/fna/page4e_001053.html

1. Supending the acceptance of visa application except for diplomatic, official and other humanitarian reason

2. The Republic of Korea will require a mandatory 14-day quarantine for all travelers (regardless of citizenship) entering Korea at either their place of residence or a government-designated isolation facility, effective April 1, 2020 at 00:00 hours.

3. For all illegal migrants leaving Korea and wish to return, they may apply for a visa in the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Korean in the Philippines within the period of between 3 months to one year form the date of their departure to Korea.

The requirements are as follows:

1. Visa application form
2. 1 passport sized photo
3. Confirmation of voluntary departure
4. NBI clearance
5. Tuberculosis test result

4.  All valid short term visas (single, multiple, visa type: C-1, C-3) that were issued on or before April 5 will be temporarily suspended * This will not apply to long term visa (visa type: A, D, E, F, G, H and short term employment visa (c-4)

5. Visa free Entry and visa waiver programs will be temporarily suspended for nationals of countries imposing entry bans to Koreans)

* this will not apply to holders of diplomatic, official passports, inbound flight (ship) crew members, and APEC card holders

6. All ROK diplomatic missions will enhance the screening of new visa applications

* Applicants will be required to submit documents such as medical certificate issued within 48 hours before visa application and an agreement to quarantine

April 10, 2020

Bangladesh Embassy will not accept visa applications. They will let us know further regarding the resumption date of their visa services.

1. Temporary suspension of all types of visas (including social visit visas) and visa exemption services

1. ICA has made some changes to the e-visa letters. They included an additional line in the e-visa letter to let e-visa holders know that they are required to declare their health and also fill up their arrival information before they enter Singapore.

1. Will not accept visa applications until further notice

2. The US Embassy in the Philippines is cancelling all immigrant and non-immigrant visa interviews scheduled through May 31, 2020 due to the extension of the Philippines’ enhanced community quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

After the enhanced community quarantine is lifted in Metro Manila, all affected applicants should reschedule their visa interviews through the Embassy call center by phone at +63 (2) 7792-8988 and +63 (2) 8548-8223, or through the online appointment system at ustraveldocs.com/ph.

There is no fee to change an appointment and visa application fees are valid for one year in the country where the fee was paid.