《Osaka City Naniwa Ward》Guidance to Novel Coronavirus Vaccination Rollout|Useful Information for foreign residents in Japan
In Japan, Novel Coronavirus Vaccination Campaign was started on 17 February 2021. Also foreign residents of Naniwa Ward, Osaka, can enter the waiting list if they are 65 years old or older. Since vaccination eligibility and time change according to localities, it is better to check information of your residence area.
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Notice on Corona vaccine inoculation from Naniwa Ward, Osaka
The following notice, released from Naniwa Ward in Osaka City, offers foreign residents information about Novel coronavirus vaccine inoculation. You can find the Pre-Vaccination screening form, together with other explanatory material, in different languages.
Naniwa Ward vaccination status
The following material is available in different languages
Form for Pre-Vaccination screening
※You can fill in the Japanese form while looking at one of the 17 languages available
Instructions for COVID-19 vaccination
※Manufatured by Pfizer
Notice on Covid-19 Vaccination
Venues for Corona vaccination in Osaka
Naniwa Ward, Osaka, has opened mass vaccination venues and a large-scale center to smoothly operate vaccination rollouts not only on Japanese people, but also on foreigners.
Mass Vaccination centers
Structures to be used as Corona vaccination venues
Osaka City large-scale vaccination center【 INTEX Osaka Hall 】
In regards to vaccination at INTEX Osaka Hall Vaccination Center
■Vaccination Rollout Start Date: Monday 7 June 2021【Tentative, as it might change with vaccine dosage delivery】
■Opening time: 9AM - 9PM
■Location: INTEX Osaka Hall 1, 1-5-102 Nankokita, Suminoe Ward, Osaka, 559-0034
■Vaccination target: Osaka residents who are 65 years old or older, as to 2021
※Those born before 1 April 1957
■Handled Vaccine: Moderna(Scheduled)
Vaccination Appointment Status
As per Monday 24 May 9AM, it is now possible to schedule vaccination appointments. We are now accepting those who are 65 years or older by 2021 (born before 1 April 1657), and the appointment period might be further divided. Since there are chances of the structure to be overbooked, we suggest scheduling an appointment as soon as possible.
Fee(Free)
Since vaccinations are fully covered by public expenses, there are no costs for scheduling vaccination.(Transportation costs to the centers are to be covered individually)※Vaccination tickets, Pre-Vaccination screening form and Identification documents (such as Driving License, Health Insurance Card, Residence Card or Passport) are required at the vaccination center.
Telephone Consultation Desk
Fee(Free)Service hours:9AM - 9PM(Everyday)
0570-065670 (Navi Dial)
06-6377-5670(For those who cannot use Navi Dial)
Available Languages:Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, Filipino, Vietnamese
For some of the above languages, Consultation desk opening hours are as follows:Thai: 9AM - 6PMFilipino: 9AM - 5:30PM on WeekdaysVietnamese:10AM - 7PM