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JAPAN – Introduction of pre-entry tuberculosis screening.
May 12, 2025
By: Patricia Clarino, Senior Manager, Newland Chase Advisory
Companies planning to assign individuals from The Philippines, Nepal, and Vietnam to Japan should monitor updates regarding this requirement.
Designated tuberculosis screening clinics in Vietnam have been announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan. This update follows previous alerts on this topic issued in January and March.
Long-term assignees of Philippine, Nepalese, and Vietnamese nationality are required to undergo a tuberculosis screening test and submit the test result as a new document requirement for Certificate of Eligibility (COE) applications. The requirement takes effect from the following dates:
- Philippines and Nepal national: June 23, 2025
- Vietnamese national: September 1, 2025
For more information, please visit this Japanese government website (in English).
Please reach out to your Newland Chase dedicated contact or submit an inquiry should you have any specific questions regarding this announcement.
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.
