Visa Guide

Guide to Japan’s Medical Stay Visa

Learn about eligible purposes, document checklists, the application flow, and how guarantor arrangements are handled

Eligible Purposes

Receiving medical treatment (cancer, immunotherapy, surgery, etc.)

Health checkups (Ningen Dock, PET-CT, etc.)

Recuperation and hot spring therapy

Visa Type Comparison

Item	Single Entry	Multiple Entry
Duration of Stay	Up to 90 days	Up to 90 days per entry
Validity	3 months	Up to 3 years
Applicable To	Single treatment	Requires multiple visits to Japan

Required Documents

Valid passport (at least 6 months remaining)

Visa application form

2-inch white background photo (taken within 6 months)

Certificate of scheduled consultation issued by the medical institution

Guarantor-related documents when required, confirmed through a partner travel agency or administrative scrivener

Proof of ability to cover expenses (bank statement, etc.)

Identity or residence documents, depending on nationality and application location

Certificate of Eligibility (when staying longer than 90 days)

Treatment schedule (issued by the Japanese physician)

Confirm by Application Location

Taiwan

Confirm the latest requirements with the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, including forms, consultation certificates, identity documents, and guarantor-related documents.

China / Hong Kong

Confirm documents and procedures with the local Japanese embassy, consulate-general, or designated application agency.

Mongolia / Thailand / Vietnam

Application windows, designated agents, translation requirements, and stay conditions differ by country. Follow the local Japanese mission’s latest rules.

Other Countries

Check the Japanese embassy or consulate responsible for your location for current medical stay visa documents, fees, review time, and whether a registered guarantor is required.

Companion Rules

Not limited to family members; non-relatives may accompany when necessary

Up to 1–2 companion visas may be applied for

Application Process

Contact Medical Supporter

Confirm treatment plan and travel schedule to Japan

Obtain Required Documents

The hospital issues consultation or appointment documents. When guarantor documents are required, a partner travel agency or administrative scrivener confirms the process based on the visa type.

Apply for the Visa

Submit documents to the Japanese embassy, consulate, exchange association, or designated agency responsible for the patient’s location

Travel to Japan for Treatment

Visa is issued and your travel itinerary is arranged

Notes

Visa processing time: approximately 5–10 business days

The Medical Stay Visa is for medical treatment, checkups, and related stay purposes permitted by Japanese rules and visa conditions

Stays longer than 90 days require a status of residence

Need Help Checking Medical Stay Visa Documents?

We can help organize your document checklist and medical materials, then confirm which visa type may apply. If registered guarantor documents are required, we refer you to a partner travel agency or administrative scrivener.

Consult Now

Medical Supporter (Shingihou Co., Ltd.) was formerly listed as a medical stay visa guarantor under MOFA/METI No. B-066 from 2015 to 2024. It is no longer active as a guarantor. Current guarantor procedures are handled through partner institutions or administrative scriveners when applicable. Visa issuance is decided by Japanese diplomatic missions and immigration authorities; Medical Supporter cannot guarantee visa issuance.