MOFA Japan visa for medical stay
Official MOFA medical stay visa guidance.
What this page is for
Medical Visa / Medical Treatment information for Ethiopian passport holders applying for Japan.
FeeMedical stay visa exists in Japanese system but Ethiopia-specific requirements must be checked with embassy .
Processing
Resource typeRequirements Page
RouteMedical visa
Prices and fee checks
- Tourist / visitor: Check official fee page
- Business: Check official fee page
- Student: Check official fee page
- Medical: Check official fee page
- Work: Check official fee page
Requirements
- Valid passport
- Completed application form/online application
- Passport photo
- Medical report from Ethiopia
- Appointment/admission letter from receiving hospital/doctor
- Proof of funds for treatment and stay
- Attendant/companion documents where applicable
- Travel itinerary and accommodation/hospital address
Documents to prepare
- Valid passport
- Completed application form/online application
- Passport photo
- Medical report from Ethiopia
- Appointment/admission letter from receiving hospital/doctor
- Proof of funds for treatment and stay
- Attendant/companion documents where applicable
- Travel itinerary and accommodation/hospital address
Money proof
- Bank statement: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
- Minimum: [VERIFY official minimum; if none, show practical guidance separately as non-official]
- Sponsor: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
Appointment
- Required: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
- Biometrics: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
- Embassy of Japan Addis Ababa
Stay rules
- Validity: [VERIFY]
- Max stay: [VERIFY]
- Entries: Single / multiple / depends [VERIFY]
Application path
- Confirm visa type on official portal
- Prepare documents and translations/legalization if required
- Complete official online form/application
- Pay official visa fee
- Book appointment/biometrics/interview if required
- Submit passport/documents
- Track application
- Collect passport/decision
Common weak spots
- Insufficient or unexplained funds
- Unclear travel purpose
- Missing or inconsistent documents
- Weak proof of ties to Ethiopia
- False/unverifiable documents
- Previous refusal or overstay not explained
VisaMenged is independent guidance. We are not an embassy, government agency, immigration lawyer, or visa decision-maker. We gather official resources and provide support templates/checklists. Always verify final requirements on the official embassy, government, VFS, TLS, or visa-center website before applying. VisaMenged does not guarantee approval.