Essential Health Check for Studying in Japan
Important Notice: From 2025, the Japanese government has implemented the Japan Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening (JPETS) system for mid to long-term residents from specific countries.
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Mandatory Process for Studies in Japan
If you are nationals of the Philippines, Nepal, & Vietnam planning to enter Ritsumeikan University/Graduate School in September 2025, please be sure to check the following information and related web pages to complete the necessary procedures.
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https://jpets.mhlw.go.jp/jp/index.html
1. Eligible Individuals, Implementation Timeline and Mandatory Submission Schedule
Eligible Individuals etc.
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This Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening will apply to nationals of the Philippines, Nepal, & Vietnam who intend to enter and stay in Japan as “mid- to long-term residents (more than 3 months)”.
| 🗺️ Countries |
🩺 TB Screening Start Date |
🗓️ Certificate Submission Mandatory From |
| The Philippines & Nepal |
March 24, 2025 |
June 23, 2025 |
| Vietnam |
May 26, 2025 |
September 1, 2025 |
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In the future, similar requirements will apply to those entering from Indonesia, Myanmar, and China, however, the start dates for screening reception and certificate submission requirements for these countries have not yet been determined. We will promptly provide updated information as it becomes available.
Important
- After the certificate submission becomes mandatory, those who meet this criteria must submit a TB Clearance Certificate when applying for a Certificate of Eligibility or visa. Without this certificate, your Certificate of Eligibility will not be issued, and your visa will not be granted.
Persons to whom this requirement does not apply
- Those who have a re-entry permit to Japan
- Those whose current residence is in a country or region other than the eligible countries, as verified by a residence permit or other documentation
- JET Programme participants
- JICA trainees
- JDS students
- Japanese Government Scholarship students recommended by embassies (*Requires correspondence if recommended by a university)