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Effective June 2025, the Japanese government has implemented the Japan Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening (JPETS). The goal of the initiative is to prevent the spread of tuberculosis in Japan.

The nationals of the Philippines, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, or China are required to undergo this pre-entry tuberculosis screening and submit a "TB Clearance Certificate" when they apply for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE).

The JPETS start dates vary by country. To avoid the delays in COE applications after the acceptance to Rikkyo University, applicants and accepted students must check the latest information through the provided links and complete all necessary procedures in advance.

Please note: The information provided above is current as of June 2025. Targeted countries and implementation dates are subject to change. All applicants, including those who are not the nationals of the designated countries, are strongly advised to check the official links for the latest information.

The Japan Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening (JPETS) system requires individuals from designated countries who plan to stay in Japan for a medium to long-term period (more than 90 days) to undergo a chest X-ray examination at a designated medical institution before entry. A "TB Clearance Certificate" will be issued if the examination shows no signs of tuberculosis.
Applicants must undergo this screening and submit the "TB Clearance Certificate" when applying for a COE.

The JEPTS requirement is applied to the nationals of the Philippines, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Myanmar, or China who intend to enter and reside in Japan for a medium to long-term stay (over 90 days).

Exemption: the nationals of the targeted countries who currently reside outside of their home countries can be exempt from the JPETS requirement if it is confirmed by a residence permit issued by their country of residence.

1. Medical Examination: the accepted students must undergo a medical examination, including a chest X-ray, at a designated medical institution in their home country.
   
2. Certificate Issuance: if the result of tuberculosis screening is negative, the designated medical institution issues a "TB Clearance Certificate."
   
3. Certificate submission: the accepted students must upload and submit "TB Clearance Certificate" to the University by the designated deadline in order to apply for a COE.
   

Please refer to the links below for more details on JPETS.

2025年６月より、日本国政府は国内の結核蔓延を防ぐため、フィリピン、ベトナム、インドネシア、ネパール、ミャンマー、中国の国籍の方を対象に、「入国前結核スクリーニング制度」を実施することになりました。
国によって開始時期が異なりますので、対象となる方は、必ず関連リンクより最新情報を確認し、必要な手続きを行ってください。

※下記は、2025年６月時点の情報です。対象国や適用開始日などの最新情報は、必ず関連リンクで確認してください。

「入国前結核スクリーニング」とは、スクリーニング対象国から、日本に入国・中長期間在留しようとする者に対して、入国前に指定健診医療機関において胸部レントゲン検査等を受け、「結核非発病証明書」の提出を求める制度です。

スクリーニング対象国の国籍の方は、日本に入国するためのビザを申請する際に必要な在留資格認定証明書（COE）の交付申請時に、「入国前結核スクリーニング」を受け、「結核非発病証明書」を提出することが義務付けられます。

フィリピン、ネパール、ベトナム、インドネシア、ミャンマー、中国の国籍を有し、日本に中長期在留として入国・在留しようとする方

※居住国の滞在許可証等により、現在の居住地が対象国以外の国又は地域であることが確認された場合は、対象外。