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Book a Panel Clinic Appointment
Choose IOM Manila (MyMedical), an NHS location, or St. Luke's. Book at least 1 month before your planned COE application date.
Required from June 23, 2025Philippine NationalsValid 180 Days
Updated: April 1, 2026
TB Non-Disease Certificate
Since June 23, 2025, Philippine nationals applying for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) in Japan must submit a TB Non-Disease Certificate (JPETS). This includes spouse visa applicants.
- Required for all COE applications by Philippine nationals from June 23, 2025
- Only available from Japan-government-designated Panel Clinics (IOM Manila / NHS / St. Luke's — 6 locations total)
- Valid for 180 days from the date of chest X-ray
- Applies to spouse visa, student visa, Technical Intern Training, and other long-stay COE applications
New Requirement Since June 23, 2025 (JPETS)
- ▶Philippine nationals must submit a TB Non-Disease Certificate when applying for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for Japan.
- ▶Applies to spouse visa, student visa, Technical Intern Training, and other long-stay (over 3 months) COE applications.
- ▶Certificate must be issued by a Japan-government-designated Panel Clinic. General hospitals cannot issue this certificate.
- ▶Valid for 180 days from the chest X-ray date (may be shortened to 90 days in certain cases).
※ Source: Japan Immigration Services Agency / Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare "Japan Pre-Entry TB Screening (JPETS)" (2025)
Designated Panel Clinics in the Philippines (6 Locations)
Only clinics designated by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare can issue a valid TB Non-Disease Certificate. The Philippines currently has 6 designated locations.
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IOM Manila Health Centre
International Organization for Migration — Manila
15/F Trafalgar Plaza Building, 105 H.V. Dela Costa St., Brgy. Bel-Air, Makati City 1227, Metro Manila
📞+63 917-593-4688 (Globe) / +63 919-993-4667 (Smart)
✉mhc.jp@iom.int
Mon–Fri 7:30–17:00 (closed holidays)
IOM Exam Fees
· Ages 0–4 (TST): ₱4,500 / IGRA: ₱9,200
· Ages 5 and above: ₱6,500
Appointments via MyMedical online system. Pay at clinic on the day (no advance payment).
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Nationwide Health Systems AUX, Inc. (NHS)
4 locations nationwide / Fees: Ages 0–4: ₱7,445 / Ages 5+: ₱8,755 (cash)
② Makati
2/F Zeta II Annex Bldg., 191 Salcedo St., Legaspi Village, Makati City 1229
📞 +632-8810-0785
Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00 / Sat 8:00–15:00
③ Baguio
Unit 10–12, 2/F City Hub Bldg., 92 Upper Gen. Luna Rd., Baguio City
📞 +63 917-714-8963
Mon–Fri 6:00–16:00 / Sat 6:00–10:00
④ Cebu
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Rd., Brgy. Kamputhaw, Cebu City 6000
📞 +63 32-238-6053
Mon–Fri 7:00 (9:00 / 11:00 / 13:00) / Sat 7:00 only
⑤ Davao
2/F Central Lab Tower, Elpidio Quirino Ave., Brgy. 10-A, Davao City 8000
📞 +63 82-296-5136
Mon–Fri 8:00–15:00 / Sat 8:00–14:00
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St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLEC)
1177 Jorge Bocobo Street, Ermita, Manila 1000
📞(02) 8521-0020
✉inquiry@slec.ph
Book via slec.ph online registration. No rush/priority service. Confirm fees directly with the clinic.
The list of designated Panel Clinics may be updated. Check the latest list at the Japan MHLW JPETS website (jpets.mhlw.go.jp).
Exam Costs and Validity Period
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Exam Fees by Clinic
IOM Manila (estimate)
· Ages 0–4 (TST): ₱4,500 / IGRA: ₱9,200
· Ages 5+: ₱6,500
Nationwide Health Systems (all locations)
| Age | Tests | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 0–4 yrs | Interview, physical, IGRA | ₱7,445 |
| 5+ yrs | Interview, physical, chest X-ray | ₱8,755 |
St. Luke's does not publish fees — contact them directly. Sputum tests may cost extra if required.
Validity Period and Key Notes
Valid: 180 days from chest X-ray date
The certificate must be submitted within 180 days of the exam date, not the COE application receipt date.
⚠ Shortened to 90 days if:
A household member was diagnosed with active TB within 2 months before your exam, or you shared a confined space with an active TB patient for extended time.
✔ Book your exam at least 1 month before your planned COE application date
✔ If your application is delayed, you may need to re-take the exam
✔ If active TB is suspected, a sputum test may be added (results take 6–8 weeks)
Main Visa Categories Covered
Spouse Visa (Spouse of Japanese National)
Required at COE application stage. The Philippine national spouse must attend the exam in person.
Technical Intern Training / Ikusei Shuro
COE applications for Technical Intern Training are covered. Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) is provisionally exempt as of March 2026.
Student Visa
Long-stay student visas are also covered. Some government scholarship programs may be exempt.
Main Exemption Cases (as of March 2026)
- ✓Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) — provisionally exempt as of March 2026
- ✓COE applications already accepted before June 23, 2025
- ✓Philippine nationals residing outside the Philippines (Japan or third countries) and able to prove this with a residence permit
- ✓Short-stay visa applications (under 3 months) such as tourism or business
- ✓JET Programme participants, JICA trainees, EPA nurses/care workers, some Japanese government scholarship students
- ✓Re-entry permit holders already residing in Japan
※ Exemption eligibility is determined by immigration authorities. Requirements may change — always confirm before applying.
From Exam Booking to Certificate Submission
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Attend the Exam
Interview, physical exam, and chest X-ray (ages 5+) or IGRA (ages 0–4). If active TB is suspected, a sputum test will be added — results take 6–8 weeks.
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Receive the Certificate
If no TB is detected, you receive the official "TB Non-Disease Certificate" in English and Japanese. Valid for 180 days from exam date.
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Submit with COE Application
Attach the certificate together with PSA marriage certificate, birth certificate, CENOMAR, and other Philippine documents when submitting the COE application.
We Handle Your Philippine Documents for the Spouse Visa
PSA marriage certificate, PSA birth certificate, CENOMAR, and DFA Apostille — all handled together. We can also advise on how to coordinate the TB certificate timeline with your document preparation.
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FAQ
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Since June 23, 2025, Philippine nationals must submit a TB Non-Disease Certificate (JPETS) when applying for a COE for Japan. Nepali nationals are also covered from the same date. Vietnamese nationals are covered from September 1, 2025.
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Valid for 180 days from the exam (chest X-ray) date. If a household member was diagnosed with active TB within 2 months before your exam, validity is shortened to 90 days. Book your exam at least 1 month before your planned COE application date to avoid expiry.
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Only Japan-government-designated Panel Clinics. In the Philippines: IOM Manila Health Centre (Makati), Nationwide Health Systems AUX (Makati, Baguio, Cebu, Davao), and St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (Ermita, Manila). General hospitals cannot issue this certificate.
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Yes. The "Spouse or Child of Japanese National" residence status requires a TB Non-Disease Certificate when submitting the COE application for a Philippine national spouse.
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As of March 2026, SSW is provisionally exempt. Technical Intern Training (now "Ikusei Shuro") is NOT exempt. Requirements may change — check the latest guidance from Japan Immigration Services Agency.
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Treatment will be required. After completing treatment, you take the exam again and submit both the TB Non-Disease Certificate and a TB Treatment Completion Report. Contact the Panel Clinic and Japan Immigration Services Agency for details.
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The TB exam must be taken in person at a designated Panel Clinic in the Philippines — your spouse cannot skip this step. However, we can handle the PSA documents, CENOMAR, and DFA Apostille from Japan on your behalf.
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