Advice to foreign residents and foreign visitors to Japan regarding Medical Care

If you are not a citizen of Japan, and you require medical care, it is strongly recommended that you bring the following documents with you when you visit the Kameda Medical Center and Kameda Clinic.

NOTE: If you have been in Japan continuously for more than 90 days and do not have a valid Alien Registration Card and/or a valid unexpired visa in your passport, the clinic or hospital may report you to the police and/or immigration authorities.
Even if there is a stamp indicating that the bearer has overstayed the authorized stay, many clinics and hospitals will still report this to the police/immigration authorities.
Generally, clinics and hospitals may not refuse to see patients who exhibit urgent or life threatening circumstances, but if a foreigner is thought to be in Japan illegally, authorities will be notified at the time that medical care is provided. Also, if possible, bring someone who can assist you if you cannot speak Japanese.

NOTE: For U. S. Citizen visitors over the age of 65 enrolled in Medicare:
Medicare does not cover you for medical care provide overseas. As such, it is strongly recommended that visitors purchase private or traveler's insurance that will cover medical care outside of the United States. Most clinics and hospitals will require payment at the time medical care is provided.

Thank you.