Student Visa (Pre-College / Japanese Language School)
Embassy required
- Fee
- 3,000 JPY
- Validity
- 12 months
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities.
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Purpose of visit
Must be enrolled in an accredited Japanese language school or university preparatory course.
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient funds for tuition and living expenses.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 12
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 45mm x 45mm, white background, taken within 6 months
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, scholarship documentation, financial sponsor guarantee; Minimum amount: Approximately 1-1.5 million JPY per year for tuition and living expenses
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Visa Application Form to Enter Japan; Form url: https://www.mofa.go.jp/files/000124525.pdf
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: Yes
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Certificate of
Issuing authority: Immigration Services Agency of Japan; Residence status: Student; Validity months: 3
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain acceptance from an accredited Japanese language school. Prepare financial documents and academic records.
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Processing wait
School applies for Certificate of Eligibility at Regional Immigration Bureau. Processing takes 1-3 months.
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Document submission
Apply for student visa at the Japanese Embassy/Consulate with COE and supporting documents.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee of approximately 3,000 JPY upon collection.
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Visa collection
Collect visa and enter Japan within 3 months of the COE designated date.