Medical Examination for Japan Visa Applicants

REMINDER:
Japan visa applicants who are currently undergoing TB treatment (pulmonary or extra-pulmonary) are encouraged to complete their treatment prior to scheduling their Japan Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening. Applicants who have completed their TB treatment are required to bring a detailed certificate on their appointment.

  • JPETS Confirmation Email from SLEC (printed or digital copy)

  • Passport (must be valid for at least 6 months) – original and one (1) photocopy of the biographic data page (actual size)

  • Request for JPETS (if available)

  • Chest x-ray films/images older than 3 months for comparison (if available)

  • Certificates or records of previous TB treatment (if available)

    • Minors (i.e., ages 17 years and below) who will not be accompanied by their parents during the medical examination must also present the following:

  • Letter of Authorization stating that the companion is authorized to sign on behalf of the parent (companion must be knowledgeable of the minor's medical history)

  • Copy of parent's valid government signature bearing ID - one (1) photocopy

  • Authorized companion's valid government signature bearing ID original and one (1) photocopy

Age Required Examinations
0-4 years old Pulmonary evaluation and IGRA (Quantiferon TB Gold Test)
5 years old and above Pulmonary evaluation and chest x-ray

Applicants aged 0-4 years old with positive IGRA test results will be required to undergo chest x-rays (chest PA and lateral views)

Age Group Medical Fee
0-4 years of age Pulmonary evaluation and IGRA test Php 7,445.00
5 years old and above Pulmonary evaluation and chest x-ray (chest PA) Php 8,755.00

TB screening (additional chest x-ray views and sputum examinations) is included in the above mentioned packages