Requirements
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Japan
currently bans entry by most travelers
coming from the US. 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.

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).

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 off
limits locations is on the USFJ.mil
homepage under the USFJ Policy tab.

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 providing
contact info, depart to base ROM location
using base provided transportation or POV(& have your results sent to you via email.
This can take up to 24 hrs).

• Review USFJ websites for the most4.

All public transportation from the airport,
to include domestic air travel, is prohibited
until the receipt of a negative arrival testfrom the MHLW authorities.

5.

Travel directly to base ROM location isauthorized (before receipt of negative test)
using base provided transportation or POV.

- Hand wash with soap and water as
frequently as possible.
- Watch for symptoms closely during
ROM period following travel & contact
your medical provider if any illness arises.

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.

Welcometo Japan• Understand USFJ Liberty Order for all

2.

6.

Inbound International
SOFA Members
Guideupdated information.
https://www.usfj.mil/
https://twitter.com/USForcesJapan• Preventive measures:

Kansai Airport関西空港

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

ROM Supporting
Installations

BasePick UpTime

Location

POC

Iwakuni

SUNDAY
2100

Terminal 1(see nap below)

090-9140-0648

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 fromthe MHLW authorities.

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

•Traveling from the airport to your ROM
location could take several hours; pleaseplan accordingly (food, water, etc.).

•Pets require coordinated private

Marines:
MCAS Iwakuni
DSN: 253-5991 / 7520
Calling from Off Base: 082-779-5991 / 7520

james.burton@usmc.mil / zachary.phelps@usmc.mil /aaron.ellis1@usmc.mil

Air Force:
Yokota Air Base
Command Post:

042-552-2510, ext 53740 / 042-507-6510
042-552-2510, ext 36065

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

Navy:
ROM Manager 090-1453-8541

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 whoare up-to-date on vaccinations and receive a negative postarrival 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.

transportation, at owner expense.

Got Questions?
Visit https://mccsiwakuni.com/shuttle/
OR call the numbers listed under the ROM
Supporting Installations in this pamphlet
applicable to you.