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  • Launch of the "Visa for Medical Stay":
    Medical Check-up, Treatment,and sightseeing All in One Visit to Japan
    ——— February , 2011
    The New Growth Strategy, which was approved by the Japanese Cabinet in June 2010, sets out the national strategy of Japan for achieving economic growth as a tourism-oriented nation. Specifically, it states that, "By taking steps to attract more visitors from elsewhere in Asia and other foreign visitors to Japan, such as easing tourist visa requirements, creating appealing tourist attractions, improving the environment for foreign students studying in Japan, and undertaking publicity relations initiatives, Japan will increase the annual number of foreign visitors to 25 million by the beginning of 2020 and to 30 million in the future." To meet this objective, Japan took measures to ease the individual sightseeing visa requirements for Chinese in July 2010. As a result, approximately 3 to 8 times more visas were issued in each month after July 2010 compared to the same month of the previous year.

    The Government of Japan also launched its services for the "Visa for Medical Stay" in January 2011. The aim of this visa is to promote Japanese medical services, such as medical check-ups and treatment, and related services in close cooperation with tourism. The visa is issued not only to patients but also their accompanying person(s) if necessary and as needed (multiple visas may be issued), and the system as a whole is designed to be more convenient, in consideration of humanitarian aspects, for foreign nationals wishing to visit Japan for medical purposes. We hope that the creation of the "Visa for Medical Stay" will encourage more foreign patients and others to visit Japan to access Japan's high-level medical technology and recuperate. At the same time, we hope that through touring Japan using this visa, visitors will experience the various aspects of Japanese culture and discover the many other appeals of Japan.
    For more information on the "Visa for Medical Stay," please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website
  • Medical stay visa to Japan is a special type of visa, issued by overseas diplomatic missions of Japan to foreign patients and other accompanying persons who visit Japan for the purpose of receiving medical treatment in Japan. Acceptable medical services are not only medical treatment but also a variety of services ranging from full medical checkup and simple medical checkup to recuperation such as hot springs recuperation. Visa for medical stay issuance support is only available at the authorized companies as international medical coordinator by the Government of Japan.
    AMECA have been registered as “International Medical Coordinator” (Registered guarantors of visa for medical stay, registration number B-147) by METI (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry). Please feel free to contact us.

    For overseas patients when you plan to obtain visa for medical stay and have medical treatment in Japan, you need to get “Certificate from a medical institution about the planned medical services and references from a guarantor” issued by medical institution and registered guarantor. We can refer medical institution when it hasn’t been determined yet. We one-stop issue necessary documents for visa for medical stay application in close cooperation with AMECA Group’s each hospital and clinic.
  • Q&A For those who would like to apply for the "Visa for Medical Stay"
    • Q1
      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.
      • 1. Scope of medical services
        Applicable medical services include not only medical treatment at a medical institution, but a variety of services ranging from full medical check-ups and medical examinations to recuperation such as hot springs recuperation.
        Applicable medical services include any acts instructed by medical institutions in Japan (including full medical check-ups, medical examinations, medical check-ups, dental care and recuperation [including hot springs recuperation of 90 days or less]).
      • 2. Multiple Visas
        Multiple visas may be issued to foreign patients, if necessary and as needed.
        However, a multiple visa may be issued only when each visit to Japan is for a period of 90 days or less. In order to apply for a multiple visa, foreign patients are required to present a Medical Treatment Plan from a physician in Japan, which may be obtained through a guarantor.
      • 3. Accompanying Person(s)
        Not only family members but also non-family members of foreign patients are permitted to accompany them, if necessary and as needed.
        However, a multiple visa may be issued only when each visit to Japan is for a period of 90 days or less. In order to apply for a multiple visa, foreign patients are required to present a Medical Treatment Plan from a physician in Japan, which may be obtained through a guarantor.
      • 4. Period of Validity
        3 years, if necessary and as needed.
        The period of validity is determined based on the clinical condition of foreign patients and other factors.
      • 5. Period of Stay
        90 days, 6 months, 1 year. The period of stay is determined based on the clinical condition of foreign patients and other factors.
        Foreign patients are required to stay in a Japanese medical institution if the expected period of stay is longer than 90 days. In such cases, those foreign patients are required to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice through a staff member of the medical institution where the foreign patients are to be hospitalized or through their family member who lives in Japan.
    • Q2
      Overview of the Visa Application Process.
      • Process 1.
        Foreign patients seeking medical treatment or other medical services at a Japanese medical institution should refer to the lists of guarantors (e.g., medical coordinators, travel agencie) registered for this visa scheme. The lists are at the end of this document. Foreign patients should contact one of the guarantors, and request arrangements for receiving medical services.
      • Process 2.
        The host medical institution is determined through consultation with guarantors that foreign patients select from the lists. Foreign patients should obtain, via the guarantors, a "Certificate from the medical institution about the planned medical services and references from the guarantor" (as well as a Medical Treatment Plan, if necessary).
      • Process 3.
        When applying for a visa at the Japanese Embassy or Consulate-General, foreign patients need to present the documents below (accompanying persons need to present (A)-(C) and (F)). If foreign patients need to stay in Japan longer than 90 days to receive medical services while staying at a medical institution, a staff member of the medical institution in Japan where the foreign patients are to be hospitalized or their family members who live in Japan need to obtain (G) below, a Certificate of Eligibility, from the Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of Justice on behalf of the foreign patients. Foreign patients then need to present the Certificate of Eligibility together with other documents to the Japanese Embassy or Consulate-General.

        (A) Passport

        (B) Visa Application Form

        (C) Photo

        (D) "Certificate from a medical institution about the planned medical services and references from a guarantor"

        (E) Documents showing the foreign patient's financial situation (e.g., a bank statement)
        (Note: The documents which need to be presented may vary depending on the nationality of the foreign patient. Please contact the Japanese Embassy or Consulate-General to see what specific documents need to be presented.)

        (F) A document proving the foreign patient's identity
        (Note: The documents which need to be presented may vary depending on the nationality of the foreign patient. Please contact the Japanese Embassy or Consulate-General to see what specific documents need to be presented.)

        (G) Certificate of Eligibility (when the foreign patient needs to stay longer than 90 days to be hospitalized and receive medical services)

        (H) Medical Treatment Plan (when the foreign patient needs to make multiple visits to Japan to receive treatment)

Service Process
Personal reference and procedure of visa issuance support
  • STEP 1
    Contact Us

    Consult about arrangement of medical examination.

    Confirm procedure and detail of support service.

    Confirm expenses.

  • STEP 2
    Contract

    Sign on contract

    Payment for consultation fee and diposit

  • STEP 3
    Selection of medical institution

    If a medical institution is determined, we contact to them.

    Select a medical institution according to the patient’s condition and arrange an appointment (with another charge).

  • STEP 4
    Making document for confirmation of medical examination

    Confirm the appointment of consultation and examination to the medical institution.

    Request to the medical institution to prepare documents.

    Prepare the Registered Guarantor Certification.

  • STEP 5
    Sending documents to you

    Send required documents to patient’s designated address by EMS(Express Mail Service).

    After you received documents, please submit the required documents to visa application counter in each country (necessary to prepare ID, passport, photo, etc.).

  • STEP 6
    Visa issuance

    Please follow the instruction of a person in-charge at counter, you will get a visa at a later date.

    Please arrange your airplane tickets and visit Japan.

Information Download
Medical StayVisa(requisition form and checklist).pdf
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Visa application form(eng.forhandwriting).pdf
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Consulting Services
Japan Medical Stay Visa
Requisition Form and Checklist
Name
Passport Number
E-mail address
Phone number
Requirement
Concerned disease
Symptom
Important notes:

Document should be sorted according to the checklist.

The visa application process will take 7 working days, in individual cases when further scrutiny is needed this period may extend.

All photocopies must be in A4 size.

NIC,birth and marriage certificates are mandatory during each travel.(if NIC number does not match the passport,endorsement is required on passport.)

All documents (including the NIC)must submit with official English/Japanese translation.

All original documents should be submitted along with a set of photo copies.

All original documents from sponsor have to be submitted along with courier cover.

No pins,staples,cello tape,paper clips should be used on documents.

Documents Checklist
  • Application form (each applicant should fill in a separate form,including child applicants)

    Should be filled in block letters

    Name should be written as per the passport

    YES
    NO
  • Photograph (recent photo which has been taken within 6 months)

    2 inch * 2 inch to be pasted on application

    Full face on white or light backgroud

    YES
    NO
  • Current and if any previous passports

    The surnames and other names should appear as per.NIC. No intials

    Two copies of bio page have to be annexed to the application form

    Passport should contain at least two visa blank pages

    If loss of any previous passports police reports should be submitted

    YES
    NO
  • Certificate from a medical institution about the planned medical services and references from a guarantor in Japan
    （Visa materials, required documents )
    Click to download the sample(medical plan.pdf)
    YES
    NO
  • Documents to prove medical history

    Diagnosis card from a registered government medical officer together with previous medical history reports

    A letter from the doctor recommending treatment overseas.

    （Visa materials, required documents )
    Click to download the sample(medical document sample.pdf)
  • List of applicants (if accompanying patient)
    YES
    NO
  • Documents showing the patient’s financial situation

    If current accounts (copies of statements last 6 months)

    If savings accounts ( copies of all used pages of updated bank book)

    If tour is sponsored by anyone else his/hers authorizing letter and bank statements

    YES
    NO
  • Personal documents

    Passport bio page (if any alterations, please attach a copy of the page)

    National identity, birth,marriage,divorce certificates are mandatory during each travel

    Affidavit original (for first time travelers)in English/Japanese

    YES
    NO
  • Certificate of eligibility (when the patient needs to stay longer than 90 days to be hospitalized and receive medical services)
    YES
    NO
  • Medical treatment plan (when the foreign patient needs to make multiple visits to Japan to receive treatment)
    YES
    NO
Please upload relevant materials or photos according to the requirements of the above Document Checklist:
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Application form (each applicant should fill in a separate form,including child applicants)

Photograph (recent photo which has been taken within 6 months)

Current and if any previous passports

Certificate from a medical institution about the planned medical services and references from a guarantor in Japan

Documents to prove medical history

List of applicants (if accompanying patient)

Documents showing the patient’s financial situation

Personal documents

Previous Travel Records to Japan
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Period
The Number of days
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