People who get treatment and receive hospitalization in Japan

Overview

Requirements for obtaining specific activity visas

• Requirements for those who receive medical treatment Stay in Japan for a considerable period of time, enter a hospital or clinic and receive medical treatment for the disease or injury, and continue to receive medical treatment for the disease or injury before and after the hospitalization.
• Attendance requirements Activities to take care of the resident who is assigned the activities listed above in their daily life (excluding activities that run a business with income or receive a reward)

Application flow

Preparation of application documents and other necessary documents.

1. ① Application documents and attached documents ② Photograph (length 4cm x width 3cm) 1 leaf * Clear, hatless, backgroundless, photographed from the front within 3 months before application. * Write the name of the applicant on the back of the photo and attach it to the photo column of the application form. ③ Others [In the case of application for issuance of Certificate of Eligibility]-Envelope for reply (specify the address on a standard-sized envelope and attach a stamp for 392 yen (for simple registered mail)) 1 Application and application for renewal of residence period] ・ Passport and residence card ・ Postcard (Write your address and name)
2. Submit the application form to the Immigration Bureau.
3. You will be notified of the result in the envelope or postcard you gave to the Immigration Bureau when applying for notification of the result.
4. Procedure at the Immigration Bureau [In case of applying for a Certificate of Eligibility] Not required. [In the case of application for permission to change the status of residence and application for permission to renew the period of stay] Go to the Immigration Bureau, purchase a revenue stamp, and sign the receipt.

Attachment documents necessary for application

<Attachment documents of those receiving treatment>

[Application for Certificate of Eligibility] 1. Acceptance certificate issued by hospitals in Japan (acceptance certificate for foreign patients) 1 copy 2. Document explaining the applicant's activities during his stay ① Documents related to the hospital, etc. at the hospital (pamphlets, guidance, etc.) Appropriate ② 1 treatment schedule ③ Documents to clarify where to stay before or after discharge 1. Any of the following necessary for staying Documents certifying that expenses can be paid ① Certificate of payment of advance payment, deposit, etc. to hospitals etc. Appropriate ② Copy of private medical insurance participation certificate and covenants (Expenses required for medical treatment etc. depending on medical insurance etc. ③ Deposit balance certificate Appropriate ④ One payment guarantee by sponsor or support organization [In case of application for permission to change status of residence] 3. Acceptance certificate issued by a Japanese hospital ( For foreign patients Acceptance certificate) 1 copy 1. Documents explaining the applicant's activity plan while in residence ① Materials related to the hospital, etc. at the hospital (pamphlets, guidance, etc.) Appropriate ② Treatment schedule Appropriate ③ Where to stay before or after discharge Documents to be clarified Appropriate 1. Documents proving that all expenses necessary for staying can be covered by either of the following: ① Certificate of payment of advance payment, deposit, etc. to hospitals etc. Appropriate ② Certificate of participation in private medical insurance And copy of the terms and conditions as appropriate ③ Certificate of balance of deposits as appropriate ④ Assurance of payment by sponsors and support organizations As needed [in case of application for renewal of period of stay] 2. One medical certificate 3. One acceptance certificate issued by a Japanese hospital, etc. 1. Materials describing the applicant's planned activities while in residence ① Materials related to the hospital, etc. in the hospital (pamphlets, guidance, etc.) Appropriate ② Treatment schedule Appropriate ③ Materials clarifying where to stay before or after discharge 1. Documents that prove that you can cover all expenses necessary for your stay in any of the following: ① Certificate of payment of advance payment, deposit, etc. to hospitals, etc. Appropriate ② Copy of private medical insurance participation certificate and covenants Appropriate ③ Deposit balance certificate Appropriate ④ Payment guarantee by sponsor or support organization etc

<Attached document of the person accompanying>

[When applying for a certificate of eligibility] 1. Acceptance certificate issued by a hospital in Japan (acceptance certificate for foreign patients) 1 copy 2. Documents explaining the schedule of activities during the applicant's stay ① Documents related to the hospital where you will be admitted (pamphlets, guides, etc.) as appropriate ② Treatment schedule 1 copy ③ Documents clarifying the place of stay before admission or after discharge 1 copy 3. Any of the following documents necessary for your stay Documents that prove that you can pay the expenses ① Certificate of payment of advance payment, deposit, etc. to the hospital, etc. As appropriate ② Copy of private medical insurance enrollment certificate and contract (expenses required for treatment, etc. ③ Certificate of bank balance As appropriate ④ Payment guarantee letter from a sponsor or support organization 1 copy 4. Documents explaining the schedule of activities during the applicant's stay 1 copy Documents certifying that you are able to pay all the expenses necessary for medical treatment Appropriately [in the case of applying for permission to change status of residence] 5. Acceptance certificate issued by a Japanese hospital (acceptance certificate for foreign patients) 1 copy 1. Applicant 2. Materials related to the hospital where you will be hospitalized (pamphlets, guidebooks, etc.) As appropriate 3. Treatment schedule As appropriate 4. Materials clarifying where you will be staying before or after hospitalization As appropriate 1. Any of the following Documents that prove that you can pay all expenses necessary for your stay in Japan ① Certificate of payment of advance payment to hospital, deposit, etc. As appropriate ② Copy of private medical insurance enrollment certificate and contract As appropriate ③ Certificate of deposit balance ④ Payment guarantee letter from the sponsor or support group etc. As appropriate 5. Documents explaining the schedule of activities during the applicant's stay 1 copy In the case of application] 1. Medical certificate 2 copy 1. Acceptance certificate issued by a Japanese hospital, etc. 3 copy etc.) As appropriate ② Treatment schedule As appropriate ③ Documents clarifying where to stay before hospitalization or after discharge Certificate of payment of money, deposit, etc. As appropriate ② Copy of private medical insurance enrollment certificate and contract As appropriate ③ Bank balance certificate As appropriate ④ Payment guarantee from sponsor or support organization As appropriate Documents to explain 4 copy 5. All expenses during the applicant's stayDocuments certifying the ability to pay as appropriate

Points to note when preparing application documents

1. All certificates issued in Japan must be submitted within three months from the date of issue. 3. If the submission is in a foreign language, please attach a translation.