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JAPAN – Introduction of pre-entry tuberculosis screening.
March 21, 2025
By: Patricia Clarino, Senior Manager, Newland Chase Advisory
New information relating to Japan’s pre-entry tuberculosis screening for certain nationalities has been provided. The screening program was previously covered in this alert.
Designated clinics in The Philippines and Nepal have now been announced by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, where long-term assignees of the respective nationality can take a tuberculosis screening test. The test result can be submitted as a new document requirement as part of a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) application.
Pre-entry screening becomes required from the following dates:
- Philippines and Nepal nationals: June 23, 2025
- Vietnamese nationals: September 1, 2025
There is no information yet available on designated clinics in Vietnam.
For more information, please visit this Japanese government website (in English).
This immigration update is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal or scenario-specific advice. Furthermore, it is important to note that immigration announcements are subject to sudden and unexpected changes. Readers are encouraged to reach out to Newland Chase for any case- or company-specific assessments.
