Japan’s Pre-Entry TB screening (JPETS) is to be introduced, initially for nationals of Nepal, the Philippines and Vietnam, who intend to enter Japan for medium-term or long-term stays to ensure that they do not have active TB before traveling to Japan. A dedicated website has now been launched.
- For nationals of the Nepal and the Philippines, the TB testing requirement is scheduled to begin on March 24, 2025, and the TB clearance certificate is required for Certificate of Eligibility applications from June 23, 2025.
- For Vietnamese nationals, testing is due to commence on May 26, 2025, with the certificate requirement taking effect from September 1, 2025.
- The implementation timeline for China, Indonesia and Myanmar is yet to be announced.
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