How Does the Health Check for a Working Holiday or Student Visa Work? | Test Details and Process Explained

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When applying for a visa, one of the essential preparations you must complete is the "health check (medical examination)".

The required documents and procedures for the health check vary depending on the visa type and the hospital,
so we recommend always contacting the hospital in advance and making a reservation before your visit.

This time, we'll introduce health check information at designated hospitals
that handle visa applications for Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.

List of Hospitals Handling Visa Health Checks (Japan)

■ Tokyo Medical and Surgical Clinic

Countries covered: Canada / Australia / New Zealand / UK (also handles multiple other countries including the US)

Address: 2F, 32 Shibakoen Building, 3-4-30 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-3432-5181 (Visa Line)
Approximate hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00 (please check details)

■ Seibo Hospital

Countries covered: Canada / Australia / New Zealand (recommended to confirm handling of UK applications)

Address: 2-5-1 Nakaochiai, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-3951-1117 (visa health check direct line)
Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00, Saturday (except the 3rd Saturday) 09:00–11:30 (by appointment)

■ Kobe Kaisei Hospital (overseas travel health check)

Countries covered: Canada / Australia / New Zealand

Address: Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture (see official website for details)
Phone number: 078-871-5201 (main line)
Hours: Mon–Fri 08:30–16:00 (by appointment)

■ Osaka Kaisei Hospital (overseas travel health check)

Countries covered: Canada / Australia / New Zealand

Address: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture (see official website)
Phone number: 06-6393-6234

■ Sapporo Higashi Tokushukai Hospital

Countries covered: Australia / New Zealand (please inquire about Canada)

Address: Sapporo City, Hokkaido
Phone number: 011-722-1110

■ Adachi Clinic Kobe

Countries covered: Australia / New Zealand (please confirm for Canada)

Address: Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture (inside ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel)
Phone number: 078-855-2753

[Notes / Additional Information]

• Within Japan, the panel physicians/designated doctors specified by each country are limited, and the list of hospitals "officially designated" by each country must be checked on the embassy or immigration office website (e.g., Canada's Panel Physicians list).

• The method of submitting the medical report (e.g., via eMedical or direct submission), required documents, time needed, and fees vary by hospital and country. When making a reservation, please confirm the destination country and required documents (such as HAP ID, INZ number, etc.).

Notes for the Health Check

What to Bring

• Original passport

• 1–2 passport-size or ID photos (taken within the last 6 months)

• [For Australian Working Holiday] The health form issued after your visa application

*Please be sure to check the guidance SMS sent by the hospital.

Notes for Your Visit

• Please be sure to make a reservation before visiting

• Avoid excessive drinking or overexertion the day before the test

• Avoid taking the test during your menstrual period

• For the purpose of the health check, select "study abroad" rather than "employment"

• The study abroad period does not need to be exact (fill in an appropriate estimate)

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

• Fasting before the health check is not required

• If you wear glasses or contact lenses, please wear or bring them

• Urine tests can be done once your period has completely ended

• If you have had tuberculosis in the past,
  　a copy of the X-ray film is required if more than 3 months have passed

• If you are taking medication for high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid disease, etc.,
  　please bring a copy of your doctor's prescription

• If you have a history of cancer, tumors, thyroid removal surgery, etc.,
  　or if you have a mental illness, epilepsy, etc.,
  　a medical certificate in English (doctor's report) is required

*For medical details, please be sure to check with the doctor in charge at the hospital.
*If any abnormal findings are found, please contact your study abroad agency promptly.