Medical Stay Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Fee
- 3,000 JPY
- Validity
- 6 months
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities.
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Purpose of visit
Must be visiting Japan for medical treatment or health check-ups at a Japanese medical institution.
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Financial
Must demonstrate ability to pay for medical treatment and living expenses.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 45mm x 45mm, white background, taken within 6 months
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, letter of guarantee from medical coordinator; Minimum amount: Sufficient to cover medical treatment costs and living expenses
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hospital admission letter, hotel reservation, or host accommodation; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Visa Application Form to Enter Japan; Form url: https://www.mofa.go.jp/files/000124525.pdf
How to apply
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Document gathering
Arrange medical treatment through a registered guarantor (medical coordinator or travel agency). Obtain treatment plan and medical institution documentation.
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Document submission
Submit visa application at Japanese Embassy/Consulate with medical documentation, guarantor letter, and financial proof.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee of approximately 3,000 JPY.
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Processing wait
Processing typically takes 5-10 working days.
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Visa collection
Collect visa. For stays over 90 days, a COE must be obtained first.