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MOFA Japan visa for medical stay

Official MOFA medical stay visa guidance.

Medical visaRoute
Official requirementsResource type
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanSource
Verifyfees, timing and address

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

  1. Confirm visa type on official portal
  2. Prepare documents and translations/legalization if required
  3. Complete official online form/application
  4. Pay official visa fee
  5. Book appointment/biometrics/interview if required
  6. Submit passport/documents
  7. Track application
  8. 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
Independent guidance

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.

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