Visa Types

VISA FOR MEDICAL STAY

What is “Visa for Medical Stay"?

"Visa for Medical Stay" is a visa issued to foreign patients wishing to visit Japan for medical purposes (including full medical check-ups). The visa is issued to their accompanying person(s) as well if necessary and as needed.


REQUIREMENTS :

  1. PHILIPPINE PASSPORT
  2. VISA APPLICATION FORM
  3. PHOTO (4.5cm x 4.5cm with white background.)
  4. BIRTH CERTIFICATE OF APPLICANT (NSO issued with receipt and valid within (1) year.)
  5. MARRIAGE CONTRACT (If Married Applicant) NSO issued and valid within (1) year. EXEMPTION : If the applicant is has his/her passport (old or valid) with a used Japanese visa.
  6. Certificate from a medical institution about the planned medical services and references from a guarantor.
  7. Bank Certificate
  8. Income Tax Return (Form 2316) (original and photocopy)
  9. Certificate of Eligibility (original and photocopy).
    When the foreign patient needs to stay longer than 90 days to be hospitalized and receive medical services.
  10. Medical Treatment Plan. When the foreign patient needs to make multiple visits to Japan to receive treatment.

FILING APPLICATION :

  1. Application should be filed through accredited agencies. (Please see our website for the list of Agents or get one from FAX service (81-3-5501-8490) by Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tokyo, or get one from visa gate of the Embassy.)
  2. The applicant may be required to appear in person for interview etc.

NOTICE FOR REQUIREMENTS :

  1. Documents submitted for application will not be returned.
  2. Please indicate complete address and landline number (if applicable) of the church in the baptismal certificate, and of the school in school record.
  3. Applicants are given three (3) months to submit additional requirements. Otherwise application will be terminated.

OTHER NOTICE :

  1. If the requirements are not completed, we do not accept the application.
  2. Normally, it takes 5 working days (1 week) to process a visa application. It is recommended to file the application earlier.
  3. When visa is not granted, the reasons of denial will not be disclosed. Applicants may apply again after six (6) month with the same purpose, unless there are emergency / humanitarian reasons or application for different purpose.
  4. Applicants can get information from accredited agencies when his/her application is pending.

REMINDERS :

* * Except for those who are Diplomats / Officials

* * * Please refer to the requirement list depending on your purpose, and prepare all the necessary documents. In addition to these requirements, please prepare the documents below.


Note: Requirements and procedures provided in this site are updated as of posting time, but subject to change from the authorities concerned. For the latest advisory, please contact the Embassy of Japan.

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