Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will add Indonesia to the countries covered by the Japan Pre-Entry Tuberculosis Screening (JPETS) program, with operations set to begin on November 2.
JPETS requires people from designated countries who intend to enter Japan for a mid- to long-term stay to undergo a chest X-ray and other examinations at designated medical institutions before entering the country, in order to confirm that they do not have active tuberculosis. The program aims to facilitate the early detection and appropriate treatment of tuberculosis patients and prevent its spread within Japan.
Since fiscal year 2024, the program has been in operation for the Philippines, Nepal, and Vietnam. Although Indonesia had also been included among the target countries, the start date had previously been undecided. Operations will now begin following the completion of the necessary implementation framework.
In Indonesia, designated medical institutions will begin accepting health examination appointments on November 2. The mandatory submission of a tuberculosis clearance certificate when applying for a Certificate of Eligibility or a visa is scheduled to begin on January 4, 2027. The designated medical institutions covered by the program will be announced once preparations are complete.
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