Visa Requirements

A student visa is necessary for international students who wish to go to Japan and enrol in academic programmes there. The documents required are:

  • Spouse Visa application form
  • Original and a photocopy of the passport
  • Passport-sized photo
  • Eligibility Certificate
  • Letter of Admission
  • Previous academic transcripts
  • Financial proof for the whole duration

In order to obtain a Japan student visa, one has to:

Firstly, obtain the Eligibility Certificate. This certificate will support the application for the visa. It will demonstrate that the government has met all standards and that the Japanese Immigration Services has approved.

Secondly, send the Japan Student Visa application and the necessary paperwork to a travel or visa application company or the Japanese Embassy.

Residence Card:

You will be granted a residency card when you arrive at the Narita, Haneda, Kansai, or Chubu Airports. These cards can also be obtained at your neighbourhood municipal offices.

Extending a Japan Student Visa:

You may apply for this 90-day extension. The documents required are:

  • Application form
  • Passport
  • Passport-sized photo
  • Residence card
  • Copy of the Registration Certificate
  • Copy of the Results Certificate
  • Financial proof

Student Visa with Dependants

Families of international students are welcome to visit Japan as dependents. For dependants to qualify for a dependant visa, the student's residence status must be similar to that of a professor, artist, journalist, investor/business manager, accountant, medical professional, engineer, humanities specialist, intra-company transferee, skilled worker and cultural activity.

Financial resources for your Dependent:

¥80,000 is a logical estimate as a suitable amount for a student's dependant to stay in Japan. An additional ¥40,000 can be anticipated if you live with a partner. Your spouse will only be allowed to work 28 hours a week, which is insufficient for them to support themselves.

 

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