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Medical Services - Required Documents

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The Medical Services visa status is for activities involving medical services performed by physicians, dentists, nurses, and other legally-qualified medical professionals.

Applicable ActivitiesMedical services performed by physicians, dentists, or other legally-qualified medical professionals
Period of Stay5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 3 months

Eligible Qualifications

  • Physician
  • Dentist
  • Pharmacist
  • Public health nurse
  • Midwife
  • Registered nurse
  • Assistant nurse
  • Dental hygienist
  • Radiological technologist
  • Physical therapist
  • Occupational therapist
  • Orthoptist
  • Clinical engineer
  • Prosthetist and orthotist

Important Notes Before Applying

  • For questions about application forms and required documents, please contact the Immigration Information Center. (TEL: 0570-013904)
  • Applications with incomplete documents may result in significant delays or denial of permission.
  • All certificates issued in Japan must be submitted within 3 months of the date of issue.
  • Documents written in foreign languages must be accompanied by a Japanese translation.

Application for Certificate of Eligibility (New)

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Common Required Documents

No.Required DocumentsNotes
1Application for Certificate of Eligibility - 1 copyGo to application form
2Photograph - 14cm (H) x 3cm (W)
3Return envelope - 1Standard envelope with recipient address and registered mail stamps attached

Please refer to the checklist for other required documents.


Application for Change of Status of Residence

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No.Required DocumentsNotes
1Application for Change of Status of Residence - 1 copyGo to application form
2Photograph - 1Not required for those under 16 years old
3Passport and Residence CardFor presentation

Application for Extension of Period of Stay

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No.Required DocumentsNotes
1Application for Extension of Period of Stay - 1 copyGo to application form
2Photograph - 1Not required for those under 16 or for extensions of 3 months or less
3Passport and Residence CardFor presentation

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