Service Fees

Here are some frequently asked questions about the medical interpretation services provided by the Japan Medical Interpreting Academy.

The approximate fee for medical interpretation for a single consultation ranges from ¥19,800 to ¥26,400.

For more extensive appointments, such as comprehensive medical checkups or cancer screenings that take half a day to a full day, the fee ranges from ¥26,400 to ¥52,800.

The fees differ depending on whether the appointment is in the morning, afternoon, or spans four hours including the lunch period. To provide an accurate estimate, we require the confirmed date and time of the appointment.

(Example Fees) For clinics located in central Tokyo

For a standard medical visit (from reception to consultation and payment, approximately 1.25 hours), the fee is 19,800 yen (tax included).

Second opinions cost 26,400 yen. Since second-opinion consultations often take longer than a regular appointment, even if the hospital says the consultation may take up to one hour, the total time from reception to payment (including obtaining prescriptions) often takes around three hours.

For medical checkups or comprehensive health screenings, the fees are as follows:

3 hours: 26,400 yen (tax included)

6 hours: 39,600 yen (tax included)

1 full day (8 hours): 50,600 yen (tax included)

The following are included in the service:

  • English ⇔ Japanese medical interpretation
  • Transportation costs for the medical interpreter
  • Interpretation from reception through consultation to payment
  • Consumption tax (VAT)
  • Please make the payment at least 7 days in advance.

    There are three payment methods available:

  • PayPal (Credit Card)
  • PayPay
  • Bank Transfer
  • Up to 10 days before: 10% of the fee
  • Up to the day before: 50% of the fee
  • Up to 3 hours before the scheduled time: 100% of the fee
  • About Japan Medical Interpreter Academy

    Founded in 2005, Japan Medical Interpreter Academy is a prestigious institution with a rich history in medical interpreter education. The academy's distinguished reputation comes from our faculty of frontline medical interpreting professionals and our comprehensive career placement support.
    We are proud to be an officially designated school of the 'Japan Medical Interpreters Association'.

    Japan Medical Interpreter Academy