Requirements
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan
currently bans entry by most travelers
coming from the United States. The following steps apply:
1.

COVID-19 medical screening at the initialpoint of entry to Japan. Follow all instructions, to include completing online forms toreceive MHLW QR code for PCR test.
Downloading the tracking app is not
authorized unless refusing to do so would
impede forward movement. It may take 6+hours to (1) receive your negative arrival
test in the airport, (2) clear immigration &(3) customs. Plan accordingly.

2.

Wear a mask when in public and maintainsocial distancing.

3.

You can either (1) wait for your arrival test
results (1-2 hrs); or (2) after provid-ing
contact info, depart to base ROM lo-cation
using base provided transportation or POV(& have your results sent to you via email.
This can take up to 24 hrs).

4.

5.

6.

All public transportation from the airport,
to include domestic air travel, is prohibit-ed
until the receipt of a negative arrival testfrom the MHLW authorities.
Travel directly to base ROM location isauthorized (before receipt of negative test)
using base provided transportation or POV.
7-day ROM at a USFJ approved
accommodation is mandatory if you are not
up-to-date on vaccination. There will be theoption to test out of ROM from day 3.

Helpful Tips:• Ensure that you provide immigration themost updated and functional personal
contact information.
• In your role as a U.S. ambassador, always

remember to drink responsibly. InJapan, .03 BAC=DUI on/off base (about
less than one (1) drink).

Inbound InternationalSOFA Members
GuideWelcometo Japan• Understand USFJ Liberty Order for all

SOFA forces located or operating inJapan. https://www.usfj.mil/Liberty-Order/• Stay away from the off limits

establishments designated by component/
installation commanders. The list of offlimits locations is on the USFJ.mil
homepage under the USFJ Policy tab.
• Review USFJ websites for the most

updated information:
https://www.usfj.mil/
https://twitter.com/USForcesJapan

Haneda Airport
羽田空港• Preventive measures:- Hand wash with soap and water as
frequently as possible.
- Watch for symptoms closely for 2 weeks
following travel & contact your medical
provider if any illness arises.

This guidance applies to all SOFA
members, dependents, andcontractors arriving in Japan
Current as of 23 March 2022

United States Forces, Japan(USFJ) https://www.usfj.mil/

WARNING: Follow-on domestic
flights OR use of public transportation
is NOT authorized until receipt ofnegative post-arrival test from theMHLW authorities.

Transportation
Schedule
Base

Pick UpTime

Location

ROM Supporting
Installations
POC

Yokosuka 1500 & 2000 Terminal 3 Duty Hours 0730 1700
Map onComm:website046-816-7777
After Hours: 0908046-5452
ZamaAtsugi

1830

1230
2100

FujiYokota

By reservation only,
typically lateafternoon toearly evening
btwn 15002000.

Group Bus USARJ Staff Duty
Stop on 1F Officer, use pasComm: 046-407-5302
sageway on
2F of Terminal 3
1st Floor,
charteredbus sign
after arrival
exit

ROM Manager:090-1453-8541; After
hours 070-7798-8984(Duty Officer) OR
070-2307-9499

Terminal 3,
Secondfloor at
Tully’s coffee
shop

CATC Fuji S4 /ROM coord:
Comm: 055-0896102, ext: 224-8644/8744/8743/8475;
OR 080-8591-8983
After Hours: 0906861-7694 OR 0906061-7694 (Duty Officer)

1600 & 1900 Terminal 1 080-5022-1485
1610 & 1910 Terminal 3(see map)

Your nearest ROM-supporting installationfor each service:Reminders•

Please contact your sponsor immediately
upon arrival & for additional questions(to include ROM logistics/ sustenancesupport).

•Wear a mask and practice social
distancing at all times.

•DO NOT take any public commercial
transportation, which includes taxi, bus,train, domestic air travel, etc. UNTIL after receipt of negative arrival test from
the MHLW authorities.

•Only direct travel to your ROMinstallation is authorized (before receiptof negative arrival test); no additional
stops are allowed other than for essentialservices.

•Traveling from the airport to your ROM
location could take several hours; pleaseplan accordingly (food, water, etc.).
The use of public rest stops is notauthorized.

•Pets require coordinated privatetransportation, at owner expense.

•Follow all installation commander’sguidance when conducting ROM.

Air Force:
Yokota Air Base
Command Post:
042-552-2510, ext 53740 / 042-507-6510

Army:Camp Zama
Command Center: 046-407-3123

Navy:ROM Manager 090-1453-8541

Marines:CATC Fuji
ROM Coordinator:Duty Hours: 0550-89-6102, ext: 224-8475
Off Duty No: 090-6861-7694 / 080-8594-0506

NOTE: SOFA travelers, regardless of vaccination status,
can wait for post-arrival tests at the airport and, if negative, take public transportation to a US facility or domicile
within 24 hours of arriving in Japan. SOFA travelers who
are up-to-date on vaccinations and receive a negative post-arrival test at the airport will not incur ROM. SOFA travelers who are not up-to-date on vaccinations and seeking
use of off-base hotels must pre-coordinate through theirchain of command with USFJ J54 & MOFA before comingto Japan.