Researcher Visa
Embassy required
- Fee
- 3,000 JPY
- Validity
- 5 years
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities.
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Employment
Must have a contract with a research facility (enterprise, government agency, or other organization) for research activities.
Required status: Contract with research facility
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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Curriculum vitae
Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.
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Research proposal
Must be peer reviewed: No
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Degree attestation
Attesting authority: Degree-granting institution; Must be apostilled: No
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Certificate of
Issuing authority: Immigration Services Agency of Japan; Residence status: Researcher; Validity months: 3
How to apply
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Document gathering
Prepare degree certificates, CV, research plan/proposal, and employment/research contract.
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Processing wait
Hosting organization applies for COE. Processing 1-3 months.
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Document submission
Apply for visa at Japanese Embassy/Consulate with COE.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee of approximately 3,000 JPY.
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Visa collection
Collect visa and enter Japan.