Japan Pre-Entry
Tuberculosis Screening

23/Jun/2025
As of June 23, 2025, submission of a TB Clearance Certificate became mandatory when applying for a Certificate of Eligibility or a visa to the Philippines and Nepal. If you are planning to apply, please ensure to prepare all required documents in advance.

2025.6.23
2025年6月23日より、フィリピン、ネパールにおいて在留資格認定証明書またはビザ申請時の結核非発病証明書の提出義務付けが開始されました。申請をご予定の方は、必要書類の準備をお忘れないようご注意ください。

Designated Panel Clinics

The Philippines

Updated on February 28, 2025
Panel Clinics will be added in succession, one at a time, as soon as the preparations are completed.
March 24, 2025 is the commencing date for pre-entry TB screening at Panel Clinics.
June 23, 2025 is the commencing date for obligation to submit the TB Clearance Certificate when applying for a Certificate of Eligibility or a visa.

Nepal

Updated on February 28, 2025
Panel Clinics will be added in succession, one at a time, as soon as the preparations are completed.
March 24, 2025 is the commencing date for pre-entry TB screening at Panel Clinics.
June 23, 2025 is the commencing date for obligation to submit the TB Clearance Certificate when applying for a Certificate of Eligibility or a visa.

Viet Nam

Updated on April 25, 2025
Panel Clinics will be added in succession, one at a time, as soon as the preparations are completed.
May 26, 2025 is the commencing date for pre-entry TB screening at Panel Clinics.
September 1, 2025 is the commencing date for obligation to submit the TB Clearance Certificate when applying for a Certificate of Eligibility or a visa.

Related links

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for Medical and Public Health Matter and JPETS
Centre for Japan-Pre-entry TB Screening Quality Assessment (CJPQA)
Immigration Services Agency for Certificate of Eligibility
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan for Visa and Embassy

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