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Japanese Healthcare,
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Short-term visitor
Passport only · No NHI · Travel insurance recommended
New arrival (< 6 months)
Residence card · Enroll in NHI within 14 days · 30% co-pay
Long-term / Permanent resident
Insurance card + Residence card · NHI / Work insurance · 30% co-pay
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Immediate ActionsUnderstand the System
How it worksWhere to visit first?
Understanding the "Kakaritsuke-i" (Primary Care Doctor) system and how to choose your first clinic.
Referrals & Large Hospitals
What happens without a referral? Learning the referral system.
Prescription Rules
Expiration dates and receiving medicine at external pharmacies.
Insurance & Fees
The 30% co-payment system and high-cost medical expense benefits.
Practical Tools
Insights & Guides
Mini-Columns※ The following articles are for general reference only. Details may vary by hospital.